Land Use & Zoning
A Wyoming Teton County 'scenic easement' placed on a ranch property along the Snake River would:
AAllow the owner to develop the property for tourism
BRestrict development to preserve the scenic and open space character of the land✓ Correct
CTransfer ownership to the National Park Service
DIncrease the permitted density of the property
Explanation
Scenic easements (a type of conservation easement) restrict development on private property to preserve its scenic, natural, or open space character. They are common in Wyoming's scenic areas like Teton County and run with the land permanently.
Related Wyoming Land Use & Zoning Questions
- A Wyoming property owner receives an eminent domain notice from the state for a highway expansion. The owner is entitled to:
- In Wyoming, a 'buffer zone' in a zoning ordinance is designed to:
- A Wyoming 'transfer of development rights' (TDR) program allows:
- Wyoming's 'Teton Village' area near Jackson Hole has specialized resort/commercial zoning because:
- A Wyoming agricultural operation that is expanded onto adjacent land previously zoned residential may need:
- In Wyoming, the State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) manages state-owned lands. These lands are distinct from BLM lands because:
- 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:
- What is an exaction in Wyoming land use law?
Practice More Wyoming Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free Wyoming Quiz →