Land Use & Zoning
An existing business or use that was lawful before a zoning change but no longer conforms to current zoning is called a:
AVariance
BSpot zoning
CNonconforming use✓ Correct
DSpecial exception
Explanation
A nonconforming use is a legally established use that predates a zoning change and is permitted to continue, usually with restrictions on expansion or rebuilding. If the nonconforming use is abandoned, it typically cannot be re-established.
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