Land Use & Zoning
In Rhode Island, a 'taking' under the Fifth Amendment requiring just compensation does NOT typically include which of the following?
APhysical appropriation of property for a highway
BA regulation that temporarily inconveniences a property owner but does not deprive them of all economic use✓ Correct
CA permanent regulatory taking eliminating all property value
DA condemnation for a public utility
Explanation
Minor regulatory inconveniences that reduce, but do not eliminate, a property's economic value are generally not considered compensable takings. The government must substantially deprive an owner of all or nearly all economic use before compensation is required.
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