Land Use & Zoning
A Wisconsin municipality's 'downzoning' of a property (rezoning to a lower density) may constitute a taking if it:
AIs applied to all properties in an area equally
BEliminates all economically beneficial use without compensation✓ Correct
CIs requested by the property owner
DOnly reduces the number of units slightly
Explanation
A regulatory taking (inverse condemnation) may occur if downzoning removes all economic value from the property without compensation under the Fifth Amendment's takings clause.
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