Land Use & Zoning
A nonconforming use in Wisconsin zoning law refers to:
AA use that was illegal when established
BA use that lawfully existed before current zoning restrictions made it nonconforming✓ Correct
CA use that requires annual renewal permits
DA use allowed only in enterprise zones
Explanation
A nonconforming (grandfathered) use existed lawfully before a zoning change made it inconsistent with current regulations. The use is allowed to continue but typically cannot be substantially expanded.
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