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A property use that was lawfully established before a zoning change but no longer complies with current zoning regulations is called a:
Correct Answer
B) A nonconforming use that is allowed to continue
A nonconforming use is a use of land that was lawfully established before a zoning change but no longer conforms to current zoning regulations. It is allowed to continue (grandfathered in) but typically cannot be expanded or substantially altered. If the nonconforming use is discontinued for a specified period, the right to continue it may be permanently lost.
Answer Options
A
An illegal use that must be immediately discontinuedB
A nonconforming use that is allowed to continueC
A conditional use permitted only with special approvalD
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Related Topics & Key Terms
Related Topics:
grandfathered rightsamortization of nonconforming usesvested rightszoning changesregulatory taking
Key Terms:
nonconforming usegrandfatheredzoning changevested rightsamortization
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