Land Use & Zoning
A 'nonconforming use' in Colorado is a land use that:
AComplies with current zoning regulations
BExisted legally before zoning regulations changed but no longer conforms to current zoning✓ Correct
CRequires a special use permit
DIs prohibited in all Colorado jurisdictions
Explanation
A nonconforming use (or legal nonconforming use) is a use that was legal when established but became noncomplying when zoning regulations changed. Colorado allows these uses to continue but typically prohibits expansion and may limit rebuilding if the structure is destroyed.
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