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At a brokerage meeting in Chandler, a property's existing use predates a zoning change and the owner assumes that means every expansion is automatically allowed forever. Which outcome best matches current Arizona practice?

Correct Answer

B) a lawful nonconforming use may have limited status, but it should not be confused with unrestricted future expansion rights

Under Arizona land-use practice, a lawful nonconforming use may have limited status, but it should not be confused with unrestricted future expansion rights.

Answer Options
A
a nonconforming use is the same as a variance under current Arizona law
B
a lawful nonconforming use may have limited status, but it should not be confused with unrestricted future expansion rights
C
any zoning change immediately destroys all existing uses without analysis
D
nonconforming-use questions never arise in Arizona in that Arizona transaction

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Related Concepts

Zoning is the government's division of land into districts with specific permitted uses such as residential, commercial, industrial, or agricultural. It is the most common exercise of police power over private property.

Building codes are government regulations that set minimum standards for construction, materials, design, and safety in buildings. They protect public health and safety by ensuring structures are built to acceptable standards.

A certificate of occupancy (CO) is an official document issued by the local building department certifying that a building complies with building codes and is safe for occupancy. It is required before a building can be legally occupied.

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