Land Use & Zoning
What is the primary purpose of a buffer zone in South Carolina land use planning?
ATo provide additional parking for commercial developments
BTo separate incompatible land uses such as industrial and residential areas✓ Correct
CTo create greenways for bicycle paths
DTo mark the boundary between counties
Explanation
Buffer zones are areas that provide a transition or separation between incompatible land uses (e.g., between industrial and residential zones) to reduce negative impacts like noise, traffic, and visual blight.
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