How the exam uses nonconforming use
Confused with a variance, which is permission granted after the fact because of a hardship. Grandfathered means nonconforming.
What a question on this looks like
A property use that was lawful before a zoning change and is allowed to continue is:
Answer: A nonconforming use A nonconforming use is grandfathered because it predates the ordinance. A variance is permission granted after the fact for a hardship.
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