Real Estate and Mortgage Terms

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ZERO LOT LINE 
A municipal zoning category wherein a building or other fixture may abut the property line.

ZONE   
A specific area within a municipality or other jurisdiction which conforms to certain guidelines regarding the use of property in the zone. Typical zones include single-family, multi-family, industrial, commercial and mixed-use.

ZONING BYLAW:
A rule passed by the local government which regulates the use of property according to its location within the municipality, placement of structures on the property, maximum floor area, minimum lot area, minimum floor-to-lot area ratios, etc.