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In Illinois, a non-conforming use is:
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B) A use that existed before zoning changed and may continue
A non-conforming use (grandfathered use) existed legally before a zoning change and is typically allowed to continue but not expand.
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A
Always illegalB
A use that existed before zoning changed and may continueC
A use that requires a special permitD
A use that can be expanded freelyVideo Explanation3 min
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