ancillary structure
[æn'sɪləri 'strʌktʃər]
nounfemininepl: ancillary structures / estruturas auxiliares
estrutura auxiliar
1. A secondary building or construction that supports or serves a primary structure
The garage is an ancillary structure to the main house.
A garagem é uma estrutura auxiliar para a casa principal.
2. In architecture and real estate, a subordinate building serving a supporting function
Ancillary structures such as sheds and storage buildings must comply with zoning regulations.
Estruturas auxiliares como galpões e prédios de armazenamento devem estar em conformidade com as regulamentações de zoneamento.
3. Infrastructure or facilities that are secondary to but necessary for the operation of a main facility
The airport's ancillary structures include maintenance facilities and cargo warehouses.
As estruturas auxiliares do aeroporto incluem instalações de manutenção e depósitos de carga.
In Brazil and the United States, ancillary structures are subject to building codes and zoning laws. In Brazilian real estate, these structures often include garages, carports, storage sheds, and pergolas. Their classification and regulations vary by municipality, affecting property taxes and development permits. The term is widely used in legal documents, architectural plans, and real estate descriptions.
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