Land Use & Zoning
What is a 'deed covenant' or restrictive covenant in land use?
AA government-imposed use restriction
BA private agreement (typically created by a developer) that restricts how land may be used, running with the land and binding all future owners✓ Correct
CA zoning variance allowing restricted uses
DA lender's requirement limiting how the property may be used
Explanation
A restrictive covenant is a privately created land use restriction imposed in a deed or CC&Rs. Unlike government zoning, it is a private contractual obligation. Both government zoning and private covenants can limit land use simultaneously — the more restrictive provision controls.
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