Land Use & Zoning
A nonconforming use is one that:
AWas illegal when it began
BLawfully existed before a zoning change and is allowed to continue despite the new restrictions✓ Correct
CRequires a variance to be legal
DIs always prohibited after the zoning change
Explanation
A nonconforming use (or legal nonconforming use) was established legally before a zoning ordinance was enacted or changed. It is generally allowed to continue but may not be expanded.
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