Land Use & Zoning
A Utah property owner near a planned state highway expansion should be aware that:
ATheir property value will automatically increase
BUDOT may exercise eminent domain to acquire the needed right-of-way with just compensation✓ Correct
CThe expansion will have no effect on their property
DThey must donate the required right-of-way
Explanation
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) may use eminent domain to acquire land needed for highway expansion. Owners are entitled to just compensation (fair market value) for the portion taken.
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