Land Use & Zoning
What is a 'buffer zone' in land use planning?
AA financial reserve held by a developer
BA transitional zone between incompatible land uses (such as between industrial and residential areas) that reduces conflicts between them✓ Correct
CA required setback near waterways
DAn area reserved for future government use
Explanation
A buffer zone is a transitional area between incompatible land uses that reduces conflicts and negative impacts. For example, a landscaped strip or low-intensity commercial zone might serve as a buffer between a freeway and a residential neighborhood.
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