Land Use & Zoning
In Tennessee, a 'buffer zone' in zoning refers to:
AA financial reserve for property taxes
BA transitional area between incompatible land uses✓ Correct
CA setback required from a body of water
DA zone reserved for public utilities
Explanation
A buffer zone is a transitional area used to separate incompatible land uses — such as industrial from residential — often containing landscaping, walls, or less-intensive uses.
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