lateral setback
[ˈlætərəl ˈsetbæk]
nounpl: lateral setbacks
recuo lateral
1. In urban planning and architecture, a mandatory distance or boundary line that a building must be set back from the side property line or adjacent structures
The zoning ordinance requires a 15-foot lateral setback from the property line.
A lei de zoneamento exige um recuo lateral de 15 pés da divisa da propriedade.
2. A temporary or permanent decline in progress, momentum, or position, particularly in a sideways direction
The project experienced a lateral setback when funding was redirected to other initiatives.
O projeto sofreu um recuo lateral quando o financiamento foi redirecionado para outras iniciativas.
3. In sports, a disadvantageous position or movement that does not directly hinder but creates difficulty
The team's lateral setback in strategy cost them valuable time during the match.
O recuo lateral na estratégia do time lhes custou tempo valioso durante a partida.
This term is primarily used in technical and professional contexts in both Brazil and the USA, particularly in real estate development, urban planning, and architecture. In Brazil, 'recuo lateral' is a fundamental concept in building codes ('Código de Obras') and zoning laws ('leis de zoneamento'), reflecting dense urban development patterns where space between buildings is strictly regulated. The term reflects the regulated nature of urban construction in both countries.
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