Land Use & Zoning
A nonconforming use in a Minnesota municipality is a land use that:
AComplies with all current zoning requirements
BLawfully existed before a zoning change but does not conform to current zoning✓ Correct
CWas established illegally and must be removed
DRequires annual renewal from the city
Explanation
A nonconforming use (grandfathered use) is one that lawfully existed prior to a zoning ordinance change. Such uses may continue but typically cannot be expanded and may lose their status if discontinued.
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