Land Use & Zoning
A nonconforming use is best described as:
AA use that violates current zoning but was lawfully established before the current zoning code✓ Correct
BAn illegal use that was never permitted
CA use that requires a variance to continue
DA temporary use allowed by special permit
Explanation
A nonconforming use is a land use that was lawfully established and operating before new or amended zoning regulations prohibited it. It is generally allowed to continue but may not be expanded, and if destroyed or abandoned, the nonconforming status may be lost.
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