Land Use & Zoning
In Washington, a 'buffer' required by a critical areas ordinance serves to:
ASeparate residential from commercial zoning
BProvide a transitional area protecting critical areas from impacts of adjacent development✓ Correct
CCreate setbacks from roadways only
DAllow temporary construction activities
Explanation
Buffers in critical areas ordinances are undisturbed areas adjacent to critical areas (like wetlands) that protect them from the adverse effects of development, stormwater runoff, and human disturbance.
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