Division of a lot into two or more parcels, which can only be accomplished if it would meet the zoning requirements or unless a variance is granted.
Louver
A type of "screen" made of translucent or opaque material and geometrically designed to prevent lamps from being viewed directly within a given angle.
Low btu gas
A fuel gas with a heating value between 90 and 200 BTU per cubic foot.
Low consumption toilet
A class of toilet designed to flush using 1.6 gallons of water or less. Also known as "Water-saving" toilets.
Low density
A lesser amount of housing in a specified area.
Low density concrete
Concrete mixture that weighs 50 pounds or less per cubic foot due to the addition of lightweight aggregates such as perlite or vermiculite, or which has air pockets made by foaming agents. Used in such places as suspended floors where the normal weight (150 pounds per cubic foot) concrete would be a detriment.
Low down-payment loan
Home loan requiring only a small down payment to obtain financing for purchase of a home.
Low flush toilet
A toilet that uses less water than a standard one during flushing, for the purpose of conserving water resources.
Low water mark
Lowest level possible in a water tank, which may often activate a switch to turn on the fill tank.
Low-documentation loan
Mortgage requiring only minimum verification of income and assets.
