Land Use & Zoning
In Illinois, a 'buffer zone' in zoning typically refers to:
AA financial reserve required before building permits are issued
BA transitional area separating incompatible land uses, such as a landscaped strip between industrial and residential zones✓ Correct
CThe required distance between buildings of the same height
DA flood zone designation on FEMA maps
Explanation
A buffer zone (or buffer strip) is a transitional area created by zoning between incompatible land uses to reduce conflicts. For example, a landscaped buffer, parking area, or lower-intensity commercial zone might separate heavy industrial uses from residential neighborhoods.
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