Land Use & Zoning
A 'buffer zone' in zoning is typically created to:
AReserve land for future highway expansion
BProvide a transition between incompatible land uses such as industrial and residential✓ Correct
CSet aside land for environmental preservation
DCreate additional parking for commercial districts
Explanation
Buffer zones are areas designated to separate incompatible land uses — such as landscaping strips, low-density residential, or open space between industrial and residential zones — to reduce noise, traffic, and visual impact.
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