Land Use & Zoning
A legal nonconforming use is:
AA use that was never allowed under zoning
BA use that existed legally before a zoning ordinance was adopted or changed, and is allowed to continue✓ Correct
CA use that requires a special use permit
DA temporary use allowed only during construction
Explanation
A nonconforming use (grandfathered use) is one that was lawfully established before a zoning change made it impermissible. The owner is generally allowed to continue the use, but may not expand it.
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