Land Use & Zoning
A nonconforming use in zoning law is:
AA use that complies with current zoning regulations
BA use that existed lawfully before current zoning restrictions were enacted✓ Correct
CAn illegal use that must be removed immediately
DA commercial use in a residential zone
Explanation
A nonconforming use is a use that was legally established before a zoning ordinance was enacted but no longer conforms to current zoning requirements. It is generally allowed to continue.
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