JARGON BUSTER

Cut through the planning jargon with our Jargon Buster, a plain-language guide to the terms, acronyms, and code-speak that confuse everyone but planners. Simple, clear, and a little cheeky.

Nonconforming Use

A building or use that was legal when built, but no longer fits the current zoning.

ZOP Translation: Grandfathered in — like that weird store in the middle of the neighborhood.

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