Land Use & Zoning
A 'nonconforming use' is:
AAn illegal use of property
BA use that does not conform to current zoning but was lawful when established✓ Correct
CA use that requires a special permit
DA commercial use in a residential zone
Explanation
A nonconforming use (grandfathered use) is a use that was legal when established but no longer conforms to current zoning. It is generally allowed to continue but cannot be expanded.
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