Contrast and compare the following approaches to land use management. (Please include reference to considerations of police power and eminent domain principles that underlie each of these land use management tools) (20 points)
a. regulations such as zoning, special environmental protection ordinances, etc.
b. public purchase of land outright (fee simple ownership) to keep it out of development
c. public purchase of easements (less than full fee ownership) or, in other words, only partial ownership rights such as the right to change its use, or the right to develop it, or the right to develop it in any way not in compliance with stringent environmental protection conditions embodied by the public agency purchasing the easement in the property deed or a covenant.
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To contrast and compare the approaches to land use management mentioned, we will analyze each approach in terms of regulations (such as zoning), public purchase of land outright, and public purchase of easements. We will also discuss the considerations of police power and eminent domain principles that underlie each approach.
a. Regulations such as zoning, special environmental protection ordinances, etc.:
This approach involves the implementation of regulations and ordinances to control and guide land use within a given jurisdiction. Zoning, for example, divides land into different zones for specific uses such as residential, commercial, or industrial. These regulations help ensure that land uses are compatible and that certain standards are met, such as building height, density, and environmental protections. The underlying principle here is police power, which allows the government to regulate land use in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare. Police power enables the government to limit land use activities that may be harmful or incompatible with the surrounding area.
b. Public purchase of land outright (fee simple ownership) to keep it out of development:
In this approach, the government acquires land through purchase or condemnation (eminent domain) for public ownership. By owning the land outright, the government can control its use entirely, often for preservation or conservation purposes. This approach relies heavily on the eminent domain principle, which allows governments to acquire private property for public use with fair compensation to the landowner. The goal here is to prevent development and protect environmentally sensitive areas or natural resources.
c. Public purchase of easements (less than full fee ownership) or partial ownership rights:
In this approach, the government purchases easements, which are legal rights that grant specific uses or restrictions on the property. These easements can limit development rights, change of land use, or impose environmental protection conditions on the property. Easements can be purchased directly from the landowner, granting the government certain rights, while the landowner retains ownership. This approach also relies on the eminent domain principle for acquisition. It allows the government to secure rights that protect significant environmental resources or preserve specific land uses while allowing the landowner to retain ownership, subject to the restrictions set in the easement. This approach provides a balance between private property rights and public interests.
In summary, the three approaches differ in the degree of control they give to the government over land use. Zoning and regulations focus on establishing guidelines and restrictions for land use that align with the principle of police power. Public purchase of land outright through fee simple ownership emphasizes eminent domain to prevent development and protect areas of public interest. Finally, public purchase of easements allows for partial ownership rights, offering a compromise between private property rights and public interests by utilizing easements and their associated restrictions.