Land Use & Zoning
A property owner in Tennessee whose land is downzoned from commercial to residential may seek compensation through:
AA variance petition
BAn inverse condemnation claim if the downzoning constitutes a regulatory taking✓ Correct
CA special use permit application
DA rezoning appeal to TREC
Explanation
If a zoning change (downzoning) effectively eliminates all economically beneficial use of the property, it may constitute a regulatory taking, entitling the owner to compensation through an inverse condemnation claim.
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