What term describes a planned neutral space between two different zoning categories or properties?

• A. Zone A
• B. Buffer Zone
• C. Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
• D. Patio Home

Answer: (B)

The term describes a planned neutral space between two different zoning categories or properties. In urban planning, a buffer zone is intentionally kept as a transition area to separate uses that might clash, such as residential areas from industrial or busy commercial zones. It helps reduce noise, glare, pollution, and visual intrusion while allowing some open space or landscaping to soften the transition. The buffer zone may include trees, shrubs, berms, or fencing and is designed to protect both sides of the boundary by promoting compatibility between land uses.

Other terms don’t fit this idea: a Zone A is simply a designation for a zoning area, not a neutral transitional space; an Environmental Impact Statement is a document that analyzes environmental effects of a project; a Patio Home refers to a type of housing, not a planning buffer.