Land Use & Zoning
A nonconforming use is a property use that:
AHas never been legal under current zoning
BWas legally established before current zoning regulations were enacted and is allowed to continue✓ Correct
CRequires a special use permit to continue
DMust be brought into conformance immediately
Explanation
A nonconforming use (or legal nonconforming use) is a use that was legally established before current zoning regulations were enacted. It is allowed to continue but generally cannot be expanded.
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