Property Ownership

In Ohio, a 'deed restriction' or 'restrictive covenant' differs from a zoning ordinance because:

ADeed restrictions are always temporary; zoning is permanent
BA deed restriction is a private agreement between parties; a zoning ordinance is a public regulation enforced by government✓ Correct
CZoning ordinances are only enforceable by courts; deed restrictions by government
DDeed restrictions apply to entire cities; zoning applies to individual lots

Explanation

Deed restrictions are private agreements (typically enforceable by neighboring property owners) that run with the land. Zoning ordinances are public regulations enacted by government under police power and enforced by public officials.

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