Land Use & Zoning
When a Virginia property's use is nonconforming because of a zoning change, the owner may typically:
AFreely expand the nonconforming use
BContinue the use until it naturally ceases or the property is redeveloped✓ Correct
CImmediately rezone back to the prior classification
DSell the use to another property
Explanation
Nonconforming uses may generally continue under Virginia zoning law but cannot be expanded. When the use ceases (abandonment) or the property is redeveloped, it must comply with current zoning.
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