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Multistate Bar Examination Practice Question

Emily owns a commercial property in a city that decides to rezone her land from commercial to residential use. As a result, Emily can no longer operate her business on this property. Which of the following best determines whether this zoning change constitutes a taking requiring just compensation under the Fifth Amendment?

  • Whether the ordinance applies to commercial properties in the area.

  • Whether the zoning ordinance deprives Emily of economically viable use of her property.

  • Whether Emily was given notice of the zoning change before it was enacted.

  • Whether the city has a legitimate interest in promoting residential development.

Multistate Bar Examination
Constitutional Law
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