Land Use & Zoning
A Vermont property that does not conform to current zoning regulations but was legally established before the zoning was enacted is known as:
AAn illegal structure subject to immediate removal
BA legal nonconforming use or structure✓ Correct
CA variance
DA conditional use
Explanation
A legal nonconforming use or structure is one that was lawfully established before the current zoning regulations took effect but no longer complies with those regulations. Vermont zoning generally allows these to continue, subject to restrictions on expansion.
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