Land Use & Zoning
Eminent domain in Wisconsin allows the government to take private property for public use provided:
AThe owner agrees to the taking
BJust compensation is paid to the owner✓ Correct
CThe property is vacant
DThe taking is approved by a majority of neighbors
Explanation
Eminent domain (condemnation) allows government to take private property for public use, but the Fifth Amendment and Wisconsin law require that the owner receive just compensation.
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