Land Use & Zoning
A nonconforming use is best described as:
AA use that violates zoning and must be immediately stopped
BA use that was lawful before a new zoning ordinance was enacted but no longer conforms to current zoning✓ Correct
CA use requiring a special use permit from the city
DAny commercial activity in a residential zone
Explanation
A nonconforming use (or legal nonconforming use) was lawfully established before the current zoning regulations were enacted. It is allowed to continue but may not be expanded or rebuilt if destroyed.
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