Land Use & Zoning

A nonconforming use in zoning law refers to:

AA use that violates all applicable zoning laws
BA use that legally existed before the current zoning ordinance but no longer conforms to current regulations✓ Correct
CA use permitted only with a special use permit
DA temporary use allowed for construction projects

Explanation

A nonconforming use is a use that was legally established before the current zoning ordinance took effect but does not conform to current zoning regulations. It is typically allowed to continue but may not be expanded or rebuilt if destroyed.

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