Land Use & Zoning
A Colorado property is zoned R-1 (single-family residential) but has operated as a small grocery store for 40 years. After rezoning to R-1, the store may continue to operate as a:
AConditional use
BNonconforming use✓ Correct
CSpecial exception
DConforming use
Explanation
A nonconforming use is a pre-existing use that was legal when it began but no longer conforms to current zoning regulations. Nonconforming uses are generally allowed to continue but cannot be expanded and must cease if the use is abandoned.
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