Land Use & Zoning
In Rhode Island, a nonconforming use is a land use that:
AWas illegal when it began but is now permitted
BLegally existed before current zoning was enacted but does not conform to current zoning requirements✓ Correct
CIs always subject to immediate removal by the municipality
DRequires annual renewal from the zoning board
Explanation
A nonconforming use is one that was legally established before current zoning regulations were enacted but does not comply with those current regulations. It is generally allowed to continue but may be subject to restrictions on expansion.
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