Land Use & Zoning
A Maine commercial property that is 'grandfathered' under a new zoning ordinance may NOT:
AContinue its current use
BBe sold to a new owner
CBe expanded or substantially changed✓ Correct
DBe refinanced
Explanation
Nonconforming uses (grandfathered uses) may continue under their existing use but generally cannot be expanded, substantially changed, or rebuilt if destroyed beyond a certain threshold.
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