If there is a change in zoning laws after a property has been built, what is typically the rule for the existing property?

When a change in zoning laws occurs after a property has been built, the property is typically "grandfathered in" under the previous zoning law. This means that the existing property is allowed to continue its current use and does not have to conform immediately to the new zoning requirements. The rationale behind this is to protect property owners from having to make costly modifications or lose the use of their property due to changes that were made after their property was established.

This grandfathering provision ensures that existing uses that were lawful at the time they were established can continue, even if they are no longer permitted under the updated zoning regulations. However, if the property undergoes significant changes, such as substantial renovations or a change in ownership, it might then be required to comply with the new zoning laws.

In contrast, the other options imply immediate compliance or restrictions that do not typically apply to properties that have been established prior to the change in zoning, which is not how grandfathering works.