Legal Definitions - future use

Definition: A use that is contingent on a future event or circumstance. It is similar to a contingent use, which is a use that is dependent on or pertains to a main use.

• A property owner may grant a future use to a family member, stating that the property will be transferred to them only when they graduate from college.
• A developer may apply for a conditional use permit to build a shopping center, but the permit is contingent on the developer meeting certain requirements, such as providing adequate parking and landscaping.

These examples illustrate how a future use is dependent on a future event or circumstance, and how it is similar to a contingent use that is dependent on a main use or condition.