Nonconforming land use refers to a property use that does not comply with current zoning laws but is allowed to continue because its use began before the zoning restrictions were enacted or changed.
Preexisting Use refers to properties or structures whose existing use does not align with current zoning regulations but were legally established under previous zoning rules.
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