Land Use & Zoning
Maryland's 'buffer yard' requirements in some zones require:
AA minimum distance between buildings within the same lot
BLandscaping or physical barriers between incompatible land uses✓ Correct
CA setback from navigable waters
DA reserve area for future road expansion
Explanation
Buffer yards are landscaping, walls, or planted areas required between incompatible land uses (e.g., between commercial and residential zones) to reduce noise, light, and other impacts.
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