Land Use & Zoning
A 'buffer zone' in Florida zoning typically serves what purpose?
AIncreases property values in adjacent zones
BProvides a transitional area between incompatible land uses such as industrial and residential✓ Correct
CDesignates flood-prone areas
DMarks boundaries between counties
Explanation
Buffer zones are transitional areas (often with landscaping, walls, or low-intensity uses) that separate incompatible land uses such as industrial from residential, reducing conflicts over noise, traffic, and aesthetics.
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