Land Use & Zoning
A nonconforming use in Spokane is destroyed by fire to more than 75% of its value. Under typical Washington municipal zoning ordinances, the owner:
AMay rebuild the nonconforming use as a matter of right
BMay not rebuild the nonconforming use and must conform to current zoning✓ Correct
CMay apply for a variance to rebuild
DMust wait 5 years before rebuilding
Explanation
Most Washington municipalities have ordinances that prohibit rebuilding a nonconforming structure that is destroyed beyond a certain threshold (commonly 50–75% of value), requiring any new construction to comply with current zoning.
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