Land Use & Zoning
In Arizona, a 'non-conforming use' that existed before a zoning change:
AMust be immediately discontinued when the zoning changes
BIs generally allowed to continue but cannot be expanded, and if discontinued for a specified period, the right to continue the non-conforming use may be lost✓ Correct
CAutomatically becomes a permitted use in the new zoning district
DRequires a conditional use permit to continue
Explanation
Legal non-conforming uses (those that preexisted a zoning change) are protected as 'grandfathered' uses but typically cannot be expanded or intensified. If the use is abandoned or discontinued for a period specified by local ordinance (often 6 months to 2 years), the legal non-conforming status is lost and the use cannot be re-established.
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