Restrictive Covenants Resurge in City | Canada News

Homeowners are reviving historic restrictive covenants to fight rising density, as new zoning laws allow more housing on single lots—sometimes turning one home lots into fifteen-unit developments. These legal tools, once used before zoning, now empower residents to protect neighborhood character and property values, even as they spark tension with city planning goals. While some neighborhoods strike a balance by allowing infill while preserving charm, experts warn covenants can be more exclusionary than zoning, creating conflicting visions for urban growth. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7a82ff847380b816