Land Use & Zoning
In Tennessee, a 'nonconforming structure' (legal nonconforming improvement) may be:
AExpanded freely without restrictions
BContinued and maintained but may face restrictions on expansion or must be rebuilt to current codes if destroyed beyond a certain percentage✓ Correct
CDemolished by the municipality at any time
DSold only to the municipality
Explanation
A legal nonconforming structure may be maintained and used, but most Tennessee zoning ordinances limit its expansion and may require it to be rebuilt to current standards if substantially destroyed.
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