About Restrictive Covenants in Elbow Park

A restrictive covenant is an agreement between landowners in which one party ‘restricts’ the use of its land for the benefit of the other participating landowners.  A restrictive covenant can only be enforced through the courts.

When Elbow Park was developed, developers put restrictive covenants (RC) on some Elbow Park titles to ensure a consistent building scheme and to protect the character of Elbow Park. However, the majority of properties do not currently have one.  Many neighbourhoods in addition to Elbow Park, have similar restrictive covenants, including Mount Royal, Britannia, Bel-Aire, Mayfair, University Heights, Briar Hill, Parkdale, Rutland Park and Richmond Knob Hill, to name a few.

FAQs

What is a restrictive covenant?

A restrictive covenant is an agreement between landowners in which one party "restricts" the use of its land for the benefit of the other participating landowners.  A restrictive covenant can only be enforced through the courts.

If you would like to register a restrictive covenant on your property, please email info@elbowpark.com. 

Why a restrictive covenant...the issue we are facing.

On April 22, 2024 The City of Calgary will be voting on a proposal to eliminate existing single-family zoning and blanket upzone all residential parcels in the city. The problem is that builders could maximize land use and build 8-unit multiplexes on every 50-foot lot in our neighbourhood.

How you can be part of the solution:

  1. Send a letter of opposition to all City Council members before noon on April 15, 2024

  2. Register to speak at the public hearing

  3. Register a restrictive covenant on your property title by April 30, 2024

How do I find out if I have a restrictive covenant ?

If you want to find out if you have an restrictive covenant on your title, please contact info@elbowpark.com if you would like our help. (Note that you can also do so at a registry or online at: https://alta.registries.gov.ab.ca/spinii/logon.aspx.)

What additional information is available?

Blanket Upzoning presentation download.

  1. RC presentation slide download.

  2. Carbert Waite LLP Restrictive Covenant document draft download.

  3. Click here for additional information about the City of Calgary's Rezoning Process.

  4. Click here for contact information for the Mayor and all City Councillors to express your thoughts on blanket upzoning.