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Glossary: Z

Z-bar flashing

Bent, galvanized metal flashing that's installed above a horizontal trim board of an exterior window, door. It prevents water from getting behind the trim/brick and into the home.

Zero lot line

A term generally used to describe the positioning of a structure on a lot so that one side rests directly on the lot's boundary line (no set back). Where allowed by zoning and/or deed restrictions, it is used for "patio homes".

Zone

The area set off by the proper authorities for a specific use or in an area subject to certain restrictions or restraints.

Zone valve

A device, usually placed near the heater or cooler, which controls the flow of steam or water to parts of the building, and it is controlled by a zone thermostat.

Zoning

Exercise of police power of city in regulating and controlling the character or use of property. Zoning laws divide cities into different areas according to use, from single-family residences to industrial plants. Zoning ordinances control the size, location, and use of buildings within these different areas. Houston is the largest city in the U.S. without zoning. Most of the other cities and villages within the Houston Metropolitan Area do have zoning regulations

Zoning Map

A map showing the various sections of the community and the division of the sections into zones of permitted land uses under the zoning ordinance in specific areas.

Zoning Ordinance

An act by city or county authorities to regulate and control the use of real estate for the health, morals, safety and welfare of the general public.