Land Use & Zoning

A Nebraska city rezones a neighborhood from commercial to residential, making existing businesses nonconforming uses. These businesses:

AMust immediately cease operations
BMay continue indefinitely as nonconforming uses
CMay continue but cannot expand or rebuild after major damage✓ Correct
DAre entitled to compensation from the city

Explanation

Legal nonconforming uses may continue but generally cannot be expanded, rebuilt after substantial damage, or changed to a different nonconforming use. They are subject to amortization provisions in some jurisdictions.

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