Land Use & Zoning

A 'buffer zone' in land use planning is typically used to:

AIncrease the density of residential development
BSeparate incompatible land uses such as industrial and residential areas✓ Correct
CReserve land for future government acquisition
DDesignate areas for agricultural preservation only

Explanation

A buffer zone is an area of land used to separate incompatible land uses — such as placing commercial or green space between an industrial zone and a residential neighborhood — to minimize conflicts.

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