Escrow & Title
In Oregon, a 'deed restriction' (also called a restrictive covenant) differs from a zoning regulation in that:
ADeed restrictions are imposed by government; zoning is private
BDeed restrictions are private agreements in deeds that run with the land; zoning is a public regulation enacted by government✓ Correct
CZoning applies only to commercial property; deed restrictions apply to residential
DDeed restrictions are always more restrictive than zoning
Explanation
Deed restrictions are private contractual limitations placed in deeds by prior owners (often developers) that run with the land and bind all future owners. They are enforced by neighboring property owners in court. Zoning is a public regulatory system enacted by government under police power. Both may apply simultaneously — whichever is more restrictive controls.
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