Frontage
/ˈfrʌntɪdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) The length of a property adjacent to a street, road, or body of water, often significant for zoning and land-use regulations.
The property's frontage on Main Street determines its eligibility for commercial development.
- (n.) The part of a building or lot that faces and is accessible from a public way or street.
The storefront's frontage was renovated to attract more customers.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, frontage often affects property valuation, zoning restrictions, and access rights; drafters should specify whether street or water frontage applies.
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