setback marker
[SET-bak MAR-ker]
nounpl: setback markers
marcador de recuo
1. In architecture and urban planning, a line or indicator that shows how far back a building must be set from the street line or property boundary
The setback marker on the blueprint indicates where the building facade must begin.
O marcador de recuo na planta indica onde a fachada do edifício deve começar.
2. A physical or visual mark used to denote the required distance a structure must maintain from a reference line, typically the street frontage
The contractor used a setback marker to ensure compliance with zoning regulations.
O empreiteiro usou um marcador de recuo para garantir conformidade com as regulamentações de zoneamento.
3. In gaming or sports contexts, a marker indicating a reversal or decline in progress or performance
The team viewed the loss as a setback marker in their season.
O time viu a derrota como um marcador de retrocesso na sua temporada.
This term is primarily used in formal architectural, urban planning, and construction contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it's essential for compliance with municipal building codes (Códigos de Edificações). The concept reflects how cities regulate urban density and street-level character through mandatory building setbacks from public streets.
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