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Dictionary of Law |
non-conforming use :: legal definitionNon-conforming use - n. the existing use (residential, commercial, agricultural, light industrial, etc.) of a parcel of real property which is zoned for a more limited or other use in the city or county's general plan. Usually such use is permitted only if the property was being so used before the adoption of the zoning ordinance which it violates. Example: a corner parcel has been used for a gasoline station for years, and now the city has zoned the entire area as residential (for homes only). The non-conforming use will be allowed as "grandfathered in," but if the station is torn down the only use would be residential. See also: general plan grandfathered in zoning and Related Law Terms ↓ Related Law Termsabandoned property :: n. property left behind (often by a tenant) intent ... -use. See also: abandon abandonmentabandonment :: n. the act of intentionally and permanently giving ... : abandon abandoned property patent common property :: n. 1) real property owned by "tenants in common," ... e, like parks and national forests. conversion :: n. a civil wrong (tort) in which one converts anot ... the crime of theft. See also: theft covenant :: 1) n. a promise in a written contract or a deed of ... o compete deed restrictive covenant easement :: n. the right to use the real property of another f ... rstandings at the time of creation. element :: n. 1) an essential requirement to a cause of actio ... of action crime general plan zoning eminent domain :: n. the power of a governmental entity (federal, st ... ngs. See also: condemn condemnation foreclosure :: n. the system by which a party who has loaned mone ... ced sale mortgage notice of default fraud :: n. the intentional use of deceit, a trick or some ... audulent conveyance intrinsic fraud grandfather clause :: n. 1) a clause in a statute or zoning ordinance (p ... Such laws are now unconstitutional. interest :: n. 1) any and all, partial or total right to prope ... nal property real property standing inverse condemnation :: n. the taking of property by a government agency w ... e also: condemnation eminent domain lease :: 1) n. a written agreement in which the owner of pr ... triple net lease unlawful detainer license :: 1) n. governmental permission to perform a particu ... eement. See also: licensee licensor literary property :: n. the writings of an author which entitles him/he ... as copyrighted. See also: copyright mechanic's lien :: n. the right of a craftsman, laborer, supplier, ar ... ll sue for the debt. See also: lien mortgage :: n. a document in which the owner pledges his/her/i ... losure notice of default trust deed nuisance :: n. the unreasonable, unwarranted and/or unlawful u ... evening). See also: public nuisance possibility of a reverter :: n. the potential that the title to a real property ... further issue. See also: reversion prescription :: n. the method of acquiring an easement upon anothe ... ty. See also: prescriptive easement quitclaim deed :: n. a real property deed which transfers (conveys) ... also: convey deed grant deed title real property :: n. 1) all land, structures, firmly attached and in ... onal property real estate reversion rental value :: n. the amount which would be paid for rental of si ... alimony to be paid. See also: rent restraint on alienation :: n. an attempt in a deed or will to prevent the sal ... enant rule against perpetuities use seized :: (seised) n. 1) having ownership, commonly used in ... by force. See also: seisin seizure self-defense :: n. the use of reasonable force to protect oneself ... ndalism. See also: assault homicide servient estate :: n. real property which has an easement or other us ... See also: dominant estate easement spot zoning :: n. a provision in a general plan which benefits a ... . See also: grandfathered in zoning statute of limitations :: n. a law which sets the maximum period which one c ... ies. See also: demurrer laches toll tax :: n. a governmental assessment (charge) upon propert ... unified estate and gift tax use tax theft :: n. the generic term for all crimes in which a pers ... rglary embezzlement larceny robbery title :: n. 1) ownership of real property or personal prope ... ink slip real property title search trespass :: n. entering another person's property without perm ... for an illegal purpose is a crime. use :: n. the right to enjoy the benefits of real propert ... ay it is only of academic interest. variance :: n. 1) an exception to a zoning ordinance, authoriz ... process." See also: dismissal proof zoning :: n. a system of developing a city or county plan in ... овской гарантии . |