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Highest and best use is determined by which four tests?

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B) Legally permissible, physically possible, financially feasible, and maximally productive

Highest and best use is the reasonably probable use of a property that is: (1) legally permissible — allowed by zoning and other regulations; (2) physically possible — supported by the site's size, shape, and terrain; (3) financially feasible — capable of generating a positive return; and (4) maximally productive — producing the highest land value among feasible uses.

Answer Options
A
Current use, past use, future use, and assessed use
B
Legally permissible, physically possible, financially feasible, and maximally productive
C
Cheapest to build, easiest to sell, most popular, and most attractive
D
Most popular, highest density, lowest cost, and greatest demand

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zoning and land useappraisal principlesIdaho Local Land Use Planning Actland valuation

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