Land Use & Zoning
In Vermont, a 'taking' under inverse condemnation occurs when:
AThe government physically occupies part of a property
BA government regulation goes so far in restricting property use that it is equivalent to a physical taking✓ Correct
CA neighbor's tree falls and damages an adjacent property
DA property is rezoned to a higher-value use
Explanation
Inverse condemnation (or regulatory taking) occurs when a government regulation so severely restricts a property owner's use that it effectively deprives them of all economic value, requiring the government to pay just compensation even without a formal condemnation proceeding.
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