Livestock: Live Oak vs Universal City
How do livestock rules compare between Live Oak, TX and Universal City, TX?
Live Oak and Universal City have similar restriction levels.
Live Oak, TX
Bexar County
Live Oak restricts livestock including cattle, horses, goats, sheep, and swine to agricultural zoning districts, effectively prohibiting them from the city standard residential lots.
View full Live Oak rules →Universal City, TX
Bexar County
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.
View full Universal City rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Live Oak | Universal City |
|---|---|---|
| Swine | Prohibited | - |
| Cattle | Ag zoning only | - |
| Horses | Large lots only if permitted | - |
| Goats/sheep | Restricted | - |
| Minimum lot | Typically 1+ acre per animal | - |
| Residential Zones | - | Livestock prohibited |
| Acreage Rule | - | Typically one acre per large animal |
| Setbacks | - | 50 feet from dwellings |
| County Stock Law | - | Per Bexar County rules |
| Max Fine | - | 500 dollars per animal per day |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Live Oak FAQ
Can I have a pot-bellied pig as a pet?
Swine are generally classified as livestock in Live Oak and prohibited in residential zones, even miniature breeds. Verify with city hall.
What if my property was annexed with horses?
Preexisting nonconforming uses may continue but cannot be expanded. Document your history and check with planning.
Universal City FAQ
Can I board my horse in my Universal City backyard?
No. Even large residential lots are not zoned for equine boarding.
Where can I keep livestock near Universal City?
Unincorporated Bexar County tracts zoned agricultural, or nearby rural Comal/Guadalupe County properties.
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