Height
/ˈhaɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) A measurement of vertical extent or distance from base to top, relevant in property, zoning, and construction law.
The zoning ordinance limits building height to fifty feet in this district.
- (n.) The maximum legal altitude or elevation allowed for structures or objects under regulatory law.
The antenna was removed because it exceeded the permitted height under the aviation regulations.
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Commentary
Height often determines compliance with zoning and building codes, affecting property use and development rights.
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