Buffer zone
An area of land, usually open space, intended to mitigate land use effects and serve as a physical separation, transition, or screen between adjacent zoning districts. The most common examples include parks, greenways, or retention ponds between residential, commercial, or industrial zoning districts.
Added: Mon Dec 03 2007
Last Modified: Sun Jan 20 2008
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