Land Use & Zoning
A gas station existed legally before the surrounding area was rezoned to residential. The gas station is allowed to continue operating as a:
AVariance
BSpot zone
CNonconforming use✓ Correct
DConditional use
Explanation
A nonconforming use (also called a legal nonconforming use) is one that existed lawfully before a zoning change and is allowed to continue even though it no longer conforms to current zoning. Typically, if the use is discontinued or the structure is substantially destroyed, the nonconforming status is lost.
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