Land Use & Zoning
A 'buffer zone' in land use planning typically refers to:
AA financial reserve fund for municipal projects
BA transitional area between incompatible land uses, such as between industrial and residential zones✓ Correct
CA flood plain designation by FEMA
DA minimum lot size requirement
Explanation
Buffer zones are transitional areas placed between incompatible land uses (e.g., landscaping or open space between industrial and residential zones) to reduce negative impacts.
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