Non-conforming use
A use that was legal when established but no longer complies with current zoning, and is allowed to continue under limited conditions.
When a city tightens STR rules, existing operators are sometimes allowed to continue as a legal non-conforming use. These rights are often narrow — they can lapse if the use stops, the property is sold, or the permit isn't renewed.
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