Horses, cattle, goats, sheep, and swine are not permitted in standard residential districts in Universal City. Livestock is limited to agricultural tracts or lots with specific zoning approval.
Universal City zoning prohibits the keeping of horses, cattle, goats, sheep, and swine on typical single-family residential lots. The city developed largely as a military bedroom community for Randolph AFB, and zoning reflects suburban density. Larger legacy lots or parcels zoned for agricultural use may allow livestock subject to setback and density limits, typically requiring at least one acre per large animal and 50-foot setbacks from dwellings on adjoining properties. TX Agriculture Code and TX Health and Safety Code govern statewide livestock disease and cruelty rules. Fence-out versus fence-in stock law status follows Bexar County determinations. Violations result in abatement orders and Class C citations up to 500 dollars per animal per day.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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Outdoor live and recorded music in Universal City must comply with the general noise ordinance and stop by 10:00 PM unless a special event permit is granted.
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Amplified music audible beyond a property line in Universal City can trigger a noise violation at any time, with stricter enforcement between 10:00 PM and 7:...
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Universal City relies primarily on a plainly audible standard rather than specific dBA limits, though zoning performance standards for commercial and industr...
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Universal City generally allows on-street parking on public streets but prohibits parking on sidewalks, within 15 feet of fire hydrants, and in posted no-par...
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Universal City generally allows overnight on-street parking for residential vehicles but prohibits leaving any vehicle in one spot for over 24 hours and bans...
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