Land Use & Zoning

A buffer zone in land use planning is used to:

AIncrease the tax assessment of properties
BProvide a transition area between incompatible land uses such as industrial and residential✓ Correct
CCreate additional parking requirements
DIdentify flood-prone areas

Explanation

A buffer zone is an area designated to provide a transition or separation between incompatible land uses, such as between a manufacturing district and a residential neighborhood, often consisting of landscaping, walls, or open space.

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