building line
[ˈbɪldɪŋ laɪn]
nounpl: building lines
linha de construção / alinhamento de construção
1. A legal boundary or imaginary line that determines the minimum distance a building must be set back from the street or property line
The architect had to respect the building line regulations when designing the new office complex.
O arquiteto teve que respeitar as regulamentações da linha de construção ao projetar o novo complexo de escritórios.
2. The edge or boundary line of a building's footprint on a plot of land
The surveyor marked the building line on the property to show where construction could begin.
O topógrafo marcou a linha de construção no terreno para mostrar onde a construção poderia começar.
3. In urban planning, the setback requirement that defines how far a structure must be positioned from the street
City zoning codes specify a 20-foot building line from the main street.
Os códigos de zoneamento da cidade especificam uma linha de construção de 20 pés a partir da rua principal.
In Brazil, building lines are strictly regulated by municipal codes (Plano Diretor) and are crucial for urban planning in cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. In the USA, building lines are determined by local zoning ordinances and are essential for maintaining neighborhood aesthetics and safety standards. This term is fundamental in real estate transactions and construction permits in both countries.
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