Perhaps this is possible in your state, but under the California state constitution eminent domain powers can only be used for enumerated state interests, when

Perhaps this is possible in your state, but under the California state constitution eminent domain powers can only be used for enumerated state interests, when there is no other choice than to take private property, and the taking has to be the minimal taking that achieves the purpose. I know under Kelo eminent domain can be used for any and all purposes in Connecticut, but that's not true everywhere.