Land Use & Zoning
A buffer zone in Mississippi land use planning is typically used to:
AMark the boundary between counties
BSeparate incompatible land uses such as industrial from residential areas✓ Correct
CReserve land for future government use
DIdentify wetlands protected under federal law
Explanation
Buffer zones are transitional areas that separate incompatible land uses, reducing the impact of industrial or commercial activity on adjacent residential neighborhoods.
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