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Wondering whether an unoccupied three family dwelling is considered to have abandoned it's non-conforming pre-existing use as a three family if it has sat empty for several years (though taxes have been paid). It is gutted and in need of major renovation, but is not in a district where a new multi family could be built without a special permit.
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Also, is a former four family dwelling that was changed several years ago to a two family dwelling entitled to return to a four family as a pre-existing non-conforming use.... or is the four family non-conforming use considered abandoned because it was physically changed to a two family dwelling?
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The concept of abandonment of use is confusing to me.
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Thanks in advance for any guidance.
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Bill Cole
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