Ohio Zoning Law: Eminent Domain

The government can only take private property is there is a public use and just compensation is paid.

Upheld the taking of property from one private individual to be sold to another private individual, to effectuate the public purpose of slum clearance and urban revitalization.

Economic benefits are a permissible form of public use that justifies the government in seizing property from private citizens, but noted that state governments can put more restrictions on eminent domain.

Definition of blighted parcel, limits use of eminent domain for economic development.

The procedure for eminent domain in Ohio

Eminent domain for municipalities.

Grants certain private companies, mostly transportation and power transmission, the right of eminent domain.