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setback

The distance between the edges of property and improvements located on the property. Local governments and subdivisions usually have minimum setback requirements for aesthetic and for safety reasons.

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Correctly determining this un-occupancy for the room is important because a false positive would cause the algorithm to change the room temperature to a setback value while guest is still inside the room giving a worst experience to the guest and harmful for the reputation of the hotel.

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According to Essa Al Haj Al Maidour, the deputy director-general of Dubai Municipality, the setback distance regulations are implemented in Dubai Marina, where several skyscrapers are located, as well.

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Sadly, given the time of year, this fresh setback will cast a doubt over whether he will be able to race again this season.

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Today's smaller lots should have a smaller setback, they argued, because they have less usable space.

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The ordinance restricts construction of new buildings, septic tanks and leach lines inside the setback areas as well.

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All the setbacks just motivate me even more," said the 2008 Welsh ABA lightheavyweight champion, "and whoever they put in front of me in May will get knocked out.

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DOUGLAS - The Zoning Board of Appeals, American Pro Wind LLC and their legal teams debated the conditions for approval of variances for hours last night, the major sticking point being minimum setback requirements for the 13 wind turbines.