Land Use & Zoning

In Arizona, a 'buffer zone' in zoning refers to:

AAn underground storage tank containment area
BA transitional area between incompatible land uses that reduces conflict✓ Correct
CA financial reserve for zoning violations
DA setback requirement from water bodies

Explanation

A buffer zone is a transitional area placed between incompatible land uses (such as between industrial and residential) to reduce nuisances and incompatibility through landscaping, screening, or less intensive uses.

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