Land Use & Zoning
A NJ property owner who wants to use land in a manner not permitted under current zoning but which was lawfully established before the zoning ordinance was enacted may continue that use as a:
AConditional use
BNonconforming use✓ Correct
CVariance
DSpecial use permit
Explanation
A nonconforming use is a use that was lawful before a zoning ordinance was adopted but no longer complies with current zoning. NJ law generally allows such uses to continue but restricts expansion or re-establishment after abandonment.
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