Land Use & Zoning
A 'buffer zone' in Connecticut zoning typically serves to:
AStore environmental hazardous waste
BProvide a transitional area between incompatible land uses, such as industrial and residential✓ Correct
CDefine the boundaries of a historic district
DEstablish minimum lot sizes for commercial buildings
Explanation
Buffer zones are transitional areas of land between incompatible uses that reduce noise, visual impact, and other conflicts between adjacent zones.
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