Land Use & Zoning
A buffer zone in land use planning is typically used to:
AStore hazardous materials away from residential areas
BCreate a transition area between incompatible land uses✓ Correct
CMark the boundaries of a flood plain
DDesignate government-owned open space
Explanation
A buffer zone is an area of land separating incompatible uses (e.g., industrial from residential). It may consist of landscaping, open space, or a low-intensity use that reduces the impact of the more intensive adjacent use.
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