Frontage is the measurement of how many linear feet of exposure your property has to a road or boundary. It is generally used to measure a lot’s width, or the measure of the actual area that you have to build your house on. To determine the frontage of your lot or property, you will need to measure the entire distance along the edge of your property and the street it faces.
Begin at the curb and measure the entire length of the street or road frontage of your property in feet along the side or lot line. This distance should be measured at the edge of your property line or the sidewalk, whichever you feel is the better indicator of your property’s boundry. This final number is then your frontage.
For example, if your lot frontage is 100 feet, you will have 100 linear feet of frontage for your property. Make sure you measure precisely, as even the smallest error can interfere with the accuracy of your frontage measurements. It may also be helpful to measure your lot twice, from two different directions, to ensure accuracy and confirm your measurements.
Finally, you will also want to make sure to check the local zoning regulations to ensure that your personal property is in compliance with all applicable laws.