The allodial system is a legal framework that grants individuals full property ownership rights. It is one of the foundational principles underlying property rights in the United States.
The landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision on the legality of zoning, cited as Village of Euclid, Ohio, vs. Ambler Realty Company, 272 U.S. 365, 1926.
Police power is the inherent authority of a governmental body to enact and enforce regulations to ensure the order, safety, health, morals, and general welfare of the public.
In real estate, 'Taking' refers to the acquisition of a parcel of land through condemnation, or the application of restrictions that preclude any reasonable use of the land.
Zoning is a legal mechanism used by local governments to regulate the use of privately owned real property through specific applications of police power. It aims to prevent conflicting land uses and promote orderly development by designating zones that limit the type and intensity of development permitted within their jurisdiction.
