Definition: A buffer zone is an area used to separate or reduce impacts between adjoining uses.
Example
A landscaped strip separates a commercial site from neighboring homes.
Keep the distinction clear
A buffer may include setbacks, landscaping, walls, or other required features. It is not necessarily an easement or publicly owned land.
Related terms
Setback · Zoning Ordinance · Site Plan
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DEEP C: The Bundle of Property Rights Explained
References: Hillsborough County: landscaping and buffers
Pronunciation (US): BUF-er ZOHN (capitals show stress)
Pronunciation reference: Merriam-Webster
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