Land Use & Zoning
A 'nonconforming use' in Idaho zoning law refers to:
AAn illegal structure that must be immediately removed
BA use or structure that legally existed before current zoning rules were enacted and is allowed to continue✓ Correct
CA commercial use in a residential zone
DAn unapproved subdivision
Explanation
A nonconforming use is one that was lawfully established before current zoning regulations were enacted but no longer conforms to those regulations. Such uses may continue ('grandfathered') but generally cannot be expanded.
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