Land Use & Zoning
A non-conforming use in Nevada is best described as:
AA use that violates all zoning regulations
BA use that legally existed before current zoning regulations were enacted and does not comply with current zoning✓ Correct
CA use that requires a special permit
DAny commercial use in a residential zone
Explanation
A non-conforming use (legal non-conforming) is a use that was legal when established but no longer conforms to current zoning requirements. It may continue but generally cannot be expanded or rebuilt if substantially destroyed.
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