Land Use & Zoning

A buffer zone in land use planning is typically used to:

AStore hazardous materials
BSeparate incompatible land uses such as industrial from residential✓ Correct
CProvide additional parking for commercial uses
DMark property boundaries

Explanation

Buffer zones are transitional areas used to separate incompatible land uses (e.g., placing a park or low-density use between industrial and residential areas).

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