Land Use & Zoning
A nonconforming use is a land use that:
AWas approved by a special use permit
BWas lawful before a zoning change but no longer conforms to current zoning✓ Correct
CIs prohibited in all Tennessee municipalities
DRequires annual renewal approval from the planning commission
Explanation
A nonconforming use (or legal nonconforming use) existed lawfully before current zoning regulations were enacted. It is typically allowed to continue but cannot be expanded, and if abandoned for a specified period, the right to continue it may be lost.
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