Everything you need to know about ‘setback’ in residential structures.
Setback is defined as the minimal amount of open space necessary around any building or structure. Municipal ordinances in a state specify the spacing that should be retained between a building and the plot border on which the structure is being built. The setback distance is required to ensure that the structure does not interfere with highways, bodies of water, or other structures. Buildings must have setback areas at the front, back, and sides, and the standards vary depending on the locality. … Read more