Land Use & Zoning
A nonconforming use in zoning is best defined as:
AA use that was illegal when it began but is now permitted
BA use that lawfully existed before a zoning change and is allowed to continue despite not conforming to the new regulations✓ Correct
CA variance that allows a property owner to exceed height limits
DA conditional use permit issued by the municipality
Explanation
A nonconforming use is one that was legally established under prior zoning regulations but no longer conforms after a zoning change. These uses are typically allowed to continue (grandfathered) but cannot be expanded and must be discontinued if abandoned.
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