Land Use & Zoning

A 'buffer zone' in NC land use planning typically refers to:

AA floodplain area exempt from development
BA transitional area between incompatible uses, such as between industrial and residential✓ Correct
CA state-owned nature preserve
DAn area reserved for future highway construction

Explanation

A buffer zone is a transitional area (often landscaping, open space, or lower-intensity use) placed between incompatible land uses (e.g., industrial and residential) to reduce conflicts and nuisances.

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