Land Use & Zoning
A 'nonconforming use' in Connecticut zoning is:
AA new use that violates current zoning
BA use that lawfully existed before current zoning restrictions and is allowed to continue✓ Correct
CA use in an agricultural zone approved for commercial purposes
DA use that does not require any permits
Explanation
A nonconforming use is a lawful use that existed before the enactment of the current zoning ordinance. It is allowed to continue (grandfathered) but generally cannot be expanded or rebuilt if substantially destroyed.
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