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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