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Under NH zoning law, a nonconforming use that existed lawfully before a zoning change:

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B) May continue as a grandfathered use but cannot be expanded or substantially altered

Under NH zoning law (RSA 674:19), a lawfully established nonconforming use that predates a zoning change is generally allowed to continue as a grandfathered use. However, the use typically cannot be expanded, enlarged, or substantially changed to a different nonconforming use. If the nonconforming use is abandoned or discontinued for a specified period, the right to continue it may be lost.

Answer Options
A
Must be terminated immediately upon the effective date of the zoning change
B
May continue as a grandfathered use but cannot be expanded or substantially altered
C
May be converted by the owner to any use they choose, regardless of current zoning
D
Is protected only if the property is used for commercial purposes

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Related Topics:

variancezoning ordinancesRSA 674Zoning Board of Adjustmentamortization of nonconforming uses

Key Terms:

nonconforming useRSA 674:19grandfatheredzoning changeabandonment

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