Building line

Building regulation

In one line

The line beyond which no construction may project.

The building line is where the setback ends and construction may begin. Some authorities set a separate, deeper building line along major roads to reserve land for future widening — in which case the setback and the building line are not the same thing.

Related words

Setback The open strip required between the building and each boundary.

More in Building regulation

FAR (Floor Area Ratio) FSI (Floor Space Index) Premium FAR TDR (Transferable Development Rights) Ground coverage Plinth

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