Land Use & Zoning

In Michigan, a nonconforming use is best described as:

AA use that never complied with zoning regulations
BA lawful use that existed before current zoning restrictions and is allowed to continue✓ Correct
CA use that requires a special use permit
DAn illegal use that has been overlooked by authorities

Explanation

A nonconforming use is a use that was lawfully established before current zoning requirements were enacted and is allowed to continue, but typically cannot be expanded or rebuilt if destroyed beyond a certain percentage.

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