Land Use & Zoning
A Maine business that legally operated before a new zoning ordinance prohibited its use is called a:
AVariance
BConditional use
CNonconforming use✓ Correct
DSpecial exception
Explanation
A nonconforming use is a legal use that existed before current zoning regulations and is allowed to continue but typically cannot be expanded or rebuilt if destroyed beyond a certain percentage.
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