Land Use & Zoning
Buffer zones in land use planning are designed to:
AIncrease property taxes on commercial parcels
BSeparate incompatible land uses such as industrial and residential areas✓ Correct
CCreate flood control areas along rivers
DReserve land for future public parks
Explanation
Buffer zones are areas that separate incompatible land uses — for example, landscaped areas, berms, or lower-intensity uses that transition between industrial and residential zones.
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