A once lawful property use that is permitted to continue after a zoning ordinance prohibiting it has been established for the area; a use that differs sharply from the prevailing uses in a neighborhood.
A use that violates zoning regulations or codes but is allowed to continue because it began before the zoning restriction was enacted.
Property use, which is in violation of the current zoning ordinance, but had been in use prior to the zoning ordinance's enactment.
an existing use of land or of structure which was once permitted under the Zoning Regulations, or which pre-existed the application of the Regulations, but which is no longer permitted under current Regulations
a use which, although it does not conform with existing zoning regulations, existed lawfully prior to the enactment of the zoning regulations
A use that does not meet the current rules of the Land Use District for that site; however it met the rules when the use commenced.
a use which does not conform to the general provisions of the development plan for the area in which it is located.
Any use legally permitted under the effective Land Development Code, but which has since become non-conforming (not conforming to current regulations) with subsequent Code changes. These uses are considered "legal" non-conforming uses as long as the use is continued; however, if that use is ceased for more than 180 days (6 months) the right to that use is relinquished. Nonconforming uses are often referred to as "grandfathered" uses. An example of a nonconforming use would be a neighborhood convenience store having parking spaces for 10 cars while current regulations require 15 spaces.
A property which does not conform to the zoning of the area.
The occupation and use of a property in a fashion which is contrary to the zoning regulations for the property. A Legal Non-conforming Use is one where the non-conforming use predates the zoning by-law such that, as long as it is continued, it is legal.
The use of land for purposes contrary to the applicable municipal zoning specifications. Often occurs when zoning changes after a property is in use.
A permitted use of real property that does not conform to current zoning laws because it was lawfully established and maintained before the current zoning laws were in effect.
Any use which does not conform to the use regulations of the Zoning Ordinance for the zone or other district in which such non-conforming use is located, either at the effective date of the Zoning Ordinance or as a result of subsequent amendments which may be incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance. This use may include a building, structure, lot, or tract of land.
A property that doesn’t conform to the present zoning of the area it’s in.
A property which is being used in contravention of current zoning by-laws but is permitted to remain because it pre-dates the enactment of the zoning by-laws.
The use or existence of a structure that does not comply with the present zoning status for its location as well as the use of land prohinited by the terms of the current approved zoning by-law.