Land Use & Zoning
A nonconforming use in zoning law refers to:
AA use that was always prohibited in the zone
BA use that was lawful when established but no longer conforms to current zoning regulations✓ Correct
CA use allowed only by special permit in the zone
DAny residential use in a commercial zone
Explanation
A nonconforming use is one that was legally established but no longer conforms to current zoning regulations because the zoning was subsequently changed. These uses are generally allowed to continue (grandfathered) but may be restricted from expansion or rebuilding if substantially destroyed.
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