Land Use & Zoning
A 'nonconforming use' in Alaska zoning law refers to:
AAn illegal structure built without permits
BA use that existed legally before current zoning restrictions were enacted but now fails to comply✓ Correct
CA use that requires a variance to continue
DAny commercial use in a residentially zoned area
Explanation
A nonconforming use (or legal nonconforming use) was legal when it began but is no longer permitted under current zoning regulations. These uses are typically allowed to continue ('grandfathered') but may not be expanded and may not be re-established if discontinued.
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