Land Use & Zoning
A buffer zone in zoning is used to:
AAllow greater building density near transit corridors
BSeparate incompatible land uses, such as residential areas from industrial zones✓ Correct
CReserve land for future government acquisition
DProvide additional parking requirements for commercial properties
Explanation
A buffer zone (or transition zone) is a land use designation or area placed between incompatible uses to reduce their impact on each other. For example, a strip of commercial or landscaped zoning may separate a residential neighborhood from an industrial area.
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