Land Use & Zoning
In Colorado, a 'nonconforming use' is defined as:
AA. A use that is illegal and subject to immediate abatement
BB. A use that was legally established under prior zoning but no longer conforms to current zoning regulations✓ Correct
CC. A use without a certificate of occupancy
DD. A use approved by variance but not by right
Explanation
A nonconforming use is a use that was legal when established but is now prohibited under current zoning regulations. Colorado municipalities generally allow nonconforming uses to continue but typically restrict expansion or rebuilding after substantial destruction, and the use may be subject to amortization (phase-out) over time.
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