Land Use & Zoning
A nonconforming use in Wisconsin is:
AA use that was established before current zoning restrictions and is allowed to continue✓ Correct
BAn illegal use that must be immediately stopped
CA use that requires a variance each year
DA use only allowed in commercial zones
Explanation
A nonconforming use is one that was lawfully established before current zoning restrictions went into effect and is generally allowed to continue, though it may not be expanded.
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