Land Use & Zoning
A buffer zone in land use planning is used to:
AIncrease the density of residential development
BSeparate incompatible land uses and reduce conflicts between neighboring zones✓ Correct
CStore hazardous materials safely
DProvide additional tax revenue for municipalities
Explanation
Buffer zones (often landscaping, open space, or transitional land uses) are placed between incompatible uses (e.g., industrial and residential) to reduce noise, visual, and other impacts.
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