Land Use & Zoning
A Wyoming property owner whose land was recently down-zoned (rezoned to a less intensive use) may claim that the government must compensate them if:
AThe rezoning reduces property value by any amount
BThe rezoning eliminates substantially all economically beneficial use of the property✓ Correct
CThe owner disagrees with the zoning board's decision
DThe rezoning was approved without a public hearing
Explanation
Under the regulatory takings doctrine, the government must compensate a property owner if a regulation eliminates substantially all economically beneficial use of the property (total regulatory taking). Mere reduction in value, even significant reduction, generally does not require compensation.
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