Nonconforming use definition

Nonconforming use means a use of land that:
Nonconforming use means use of land that does not conform to the present bylaws but did conform to all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations prior to the enactment of the present bylaws, including a use improperly authorized as a result of error by the administrative officer.
Nonconforming use means a use or activity which was lawful

Examples of Nonconforming use in a sentence

  • Non-conforming use rights cannot arise by the mere filing of a notice of intent to build, an application for building permits, or an application for required state permits and approvals.

  • Non-conforming use rights cannot arise by the mere filing of a notice or intent to build, or an application for required State permits and approvals.

  • Nonconforming use of land or buildings, nor any nonconforming structure shall be enlarged, changed, altered, or repaired is prohibited except in conformance with the regulations contained in this Section.

  • Nonconforming use shall mean a use of air, land, water or natural resources or a parcel of land, lawfully existing at the time of adoption of district regulation or subsequent amendments made thereto, that does not conform to the district regulations.[PL 1971, c.

  • A Nonconforming use may be altered or changed for any reason so long as, in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator, it will not increase the degree of nonconformity.


More Definitions of Nonconforming use

Nonconforming use means an existing shoreline use that was lawfully established prior to the effective date of the act or the applicable master program, but which does not conform to present use regulations due to subsequent changes to the master program.
Nonconforming use means a use, whether of land or
Nonconforming use means a use or activity which was lawful prior to the adoption, revision or amendment of a zoning ordinance, but which fails to conform to the requirements of the zoning district in which it is located by reasons of such adoption, revision or amendment.
Nonconforming use means use of land or a structure that does not conform to the present bylaws but did conform to all applicable laws, bylaws, and regulations prior to the enactment of the present bylaws, including a use improperly authorized as a result of error by the Floodplain Administrator. Uses that were in violation of the flood hazard regulations at the time of their creation, and remain so, remain violations and are not nonconforming uses.
Nonconforming use means a use of land that: 885 (a) legally existed before its current land use designation;
Nonconforming use means an existing lawful use or accessory use of a structure or building which is not in conformity with the provisions of this ordinance for the area of the floodplain which it occupies. (Such as a residence in the floodway.)
Nonconforming use means a dwelling, building or structure or any land or premises legally existing and/or used at the time of adoption of this Ordinance, or any amendment thereto, which does not conform to the use regulation of the district in which it is located. Any such building, structure or premises conforming in respect to use but not in respect to height, area, yards or courts, or distance requirements, shall not be considered a nonconforming use.