Land Use & Zoning
A 'buffer zone' in land use planning refers to:
AA financial reserve for property maintenance
BA transitional area between incompatible land uses (e.g., between industrial and residential zones)✓ Correct
CA flood plain setback area
DThe minimum lot size in a subdivision
Explanation
A buffer zone is a strip of land used as a transitional area between incompatible land uses, such as between heavy industrial areas and residential neighborhoods, often landscaped to reduce impacts.
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