Welcome to Protect the Covenant

Protect the Covenant is a growing group of hundreds of Rancho Santa Association members working to preserve our community’s rural character and oppose commercial development outside of the downtown area. We are very concerned about the proposed Silvergate high-density rental project at Calzada del Bosque and Via de la Valle.

This project threatens:

• The 100-year-old Protective Covenant
• The dark sky policy
• Traffic safety and flow
• Future precedent for high-density developments throughout the Ranch
• Disaster if Hodges dam breaks or major flood occurs

If approved, this project will permanently alter the character of our community. 

Now is the time to get involved.

 We moved here for peace, space, and community. Silvergate’s project jeopardizes all of that. 

Here’s what makes our community special:

• Rural, tranquil atmosphere
• Large lots with minimum zoning of 2–2.86 net acres, outside the center of town.
• Walkable, charming downtown
• Private trails, open spaces, and playing fields
• Art Jury oversight to maintain rural aesthetics and limit bulk, height, and lighting
• Rancho Santa Fe Association preserving our character
• Private Rancho Santa Fe Association owned Golf & Tennis Clubs
• Full-time RSF Patrol supplemented by the Sheriff and Highway Patrol
• Roger Rowe School
• Strong community spirit with local events and volunteerism