Land Use & Zoning
A buffer zone in zoning is used to:
AIncrease property taxes in transition areas
BSeparate incompatible land uses, such as residential from industrial✓ Correct
CCreate setback requirements for all new construction
DDesignate flood-prone areas along waterways
Explanation
Buffer zones are areas of land used to separate incompatible land uses — for example, placing a landscaped strip or park between residential and industrial zones to reduce noise, traffic, and visual impacts on residents.
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