Non-conforming use

The occupation and use of a property in a fashion which is contrary to the zoning regulations for the property; i.e an illegal use which may or may not be corrected via a rezoning, consent or amendemnt of condition of title application, etc.

Part of the Commercial Property glossary — plain-English definitions of the terms you meet when leasing, buying or selling commercial space in South Africa. See also our how-to guides.