Land Use & Zoning
In Washington, a property owner who has a legal nonconforming structure may generally continue to use and maintain it, but may NOT:
ARepair it to its original state after minor damage
BExpand or enlarge the nonconforming structure✓ Correct
CLease the structure to tenants
DSell the property with the nonconforming structure
Explanation
Washington zoning law generally allows legal nonconforming structures to be maintained and repaired but prohibits their expansion or enlargement. Expanding the structure would increase the nonconformity, which most zoning ordinances prohibit.
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