Land Use & Zoning
In Indiana, a non-conforming use is:
AA use prohibited outright under any zoning ordinance
BA use that legally existed before current zoning regulations made it non-conforming✓ Correct
CA temporary use permit granted for special events
DA use requiring Board of Zoning Appeals approval to establish
Explanation
A non-conforming use is a use that was lawful before new zoning regulations were enacted but does not conform to current standards. Indiana generally allows these uses to continue but may restrict their expansion.
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