Land Use & Zoning
A 'non-conforming use' in zoning law refers to:
AA use that is prohibited by zoning and subject to immediate removal
BA use that was lawful when established but no longer conforms to current zoning regulations✓ Correct
CA use that requires a special permit from the planning board
DA use that exceeds the permitted building height
Explanation
A non-conforming use is a property use that was legal when established but does not conform to subsequently enacted zoning regulations. It is typically allowed to continue but cannot be expanded.
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