side setback
[/saɪd ˈsɛtbæk/]
nounpl: side setbacks
recuo lateral
1. In architecture and urban planning, a mandatory distance that a building must be set back from the side property line or street edge
The building code requires a 10-foot side setback from the property line.
O código de construção exige um recuo lateral de 3 metros da linha do terreno.
2. A temporary delay or reversal in progress or plans, often related to lateral or sideways movement
The project experienced a side setback when the zoning approval was delayed.
O projeto sofreu um recuo lateral quando a aprovação de zoneamento foi adiada.
3. In sports, a minor defeat or disappointment that doesn't significantly impact the overall goal
Despite the side setback in the qualifier round, the team remained confident.
Apesar do revés lateral na rodada classificatória, o time permaneceu confiante.
The term 'side setback' is primarily used in North American real estate and architectural contexts. In Brazil, 'recuo lateral' is the standard terminology used in municipal building codes and zoning regulations. The concept relates to urban space management and property rights, which are central to Brazilian urban development practices.
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