Washington Real Estate Broker Exam — All Questions
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Land Use Controls and Regulations
A parcel is currently used as a small store, but new zoning permits only residential use. The store may generally continue operating as a:
- a.Legal nonconforming use✓
- b.Variance
- c.Spot zone
- d.Conditional condemnation
A use that was lawful before a zoning change but no longer conforms is a legal nonconforming use, sometimes called grandfathered. It may usually continue, though expansion or rebuilding after damage can be restricted. A variance is granted prospectively for hardship.