Land Use & Zoning
A nonconforming use in a Texas zoned community refers to:
AAn illegal use that must immediately cease
BA legal use that existed before a zoning change and is allowed to continue✓ Correct
CA use that requires a variance before it can continue
DA use that conforms to the new zoning but not the old
Explanation
A nonconforming use (grandfathered use) is a land use that was legal when established but no longer conforms to current zoning regulations. These uses are typically allowed to continue but cannot be expanded.
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