setback
The distance a building must be from the street as required by zoning laws. For example, if the zoning calls for a 10 foot setback, there must be at least 10 feet between the street and any house or building.
Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary
The distance between a property boundary and a building. Local zoning laws usually require minimum setbacks.
Definition provided by Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary.
August 19, 2010, 5:24 pm
