Land Use & Zoning
A nonconforming use in Utah zoning law refers to:
AAn illegal use of property
BA use that legally existed before zoning regulations prohibited it and is allowed to continue✓ Correct
CA use that requires a special permit
DA commercial use in a residential zone
Explanation
A nonconforming use is a lawful use that existed before new zoning regulations prohibited it. In Utah, such uses may generally continue (grandfathered), but cannot typically be expanded or re-established if discontinued for a specified period.
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Key Terms to Know
Zoning
Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
Option ContractA contract giving the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to purchase a property at a specified price within a specified time period.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
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