Church Ranches Homeowners Association
- Recorded amenities
- Alexa, Cody and Cheyanne lakes · Beaches, docks and watercraft racks
- All 3 amenities & conditions
Homeowners association · Rocky View County · Greater Calgary · church ranches
A Bearspaw HOA with private lakes and common lands. Three lakes serve eligible households; Lika Lake is reserved for its lakefront owners. Property covenants vary by phase.

Payment required
Title-linked
Published fee · 2026
$1,150.00
GST unconfirmed
Due: Within 60 days after AGM approval
Amenity type
Public vs member access
Developer or resident control
Scope of work
What this association does
- Supports lake systems, docks, beaches, trails, weed and mosquito work, and security patrols.
Published amounts
Fee tiers and history
2026
Association-publishedSource checked September 6, 2026Annual homeowner dues
$1,150.00GST not confirmed
- Due date
- Within 60 days after AGM approval
- Late interest
- Research required
- Processing fees
- Research required
- Transfer / setup charges
- Research required
FAQ identifies March 12, 2026 AGM. Tax treatment and overdue rate are not stated in the reviewed fee pages; confirm invoice.
Access matrix
Who gets access
Members, household family and accompanied guests
- Eligibility
- Included
Guests remain accompanied; residents carry identification bracelets. Paid access is not offered to outside households.
Association-publishedLika Lake lakefront owners
- Eligibility
- Included
- Sub-areas
- Lika Lake frontage
Fourth-lake rights are restricted to directly adjoining lots; general CRHA membership does not establish entitlement.
Association-publishedOwner-designated tenant
- Eligibility
- Included
Rule 1(g)(iv) includes an owner-designated tenant. The posted bylaw compilation, clause 2.01(c), describes tenant membership instead of the owner. Confirm registration, later amendments and any landlord privileges with the board.
Association-published
| Class / area | Included | Sub-areas | Conditions and sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Members, household family and accompanied guests | Included | — | Guests remain accompanied; residents carry identification bracelets. Paid access is not offered to outside households. Association-published |
| Lika Lake lakefront owners | Included | Lika Lake frontage | Fourth-lake rights are restricted to directly adjoining lots; general CRHA membership does not establish entitlement. Association-published |
| Owner-designated tenant | Included | — | Rule 1(g)(iv) includes an owner-designated tenant. The posted bylaw compilation, clause 2.01(c), describes tenant membership instead of the owner. Confirm registration, later amendments and any landlord privileges with the board. Association-published |
Where access cannot be proven for a specific address, treat it as requires title / association confirmation.
Recreation and maintenance
Amenities, access and fee funding
lake
Alexa, Cody and Cheyanne lakes
- Access
- Members & permitted guests
- Fee funding
- Supported by association fees
Community-private lakes; the website’s occasional public-lakes wording does not mean general-public access.
other
Beaches, docks and watercraft racks
- Access
- Members & permitted guests
- Fee funding
- Supported by association fees
pathways
Common-land trails
- Access
- Members & permitted guests
- Fee funding
- Supported by association fees
Read before you rely on it
Important rules
One designated member is different from household access
HistoricalThe posted 2005 compilation describes one member per residential property, joint-owner designation and a resident nominee for corporate owners. Clause 2.05 gives members a vote; Family Members have amenity use under the rules but no separate vote. Confirm the current register and later amendments.
Source: By-Law Number One — posted compilation updated February 3, 2005 (Historical)Suspension does not cancel the amount owed
HistoricalClauses 2.06–2.08 in the posted compilation address suspended amenity/voting rights for non-payment and continuing fee obligations. They do not establish the current invoice, interest rate or account balance.
Source: By-Law Number One — posted compilation updated February 3, 2005 (Historical)Covenant deviations require a separate application
Association-publishedThe posted process asks for the phase, legal parcel, relevant covenant clause, reasons, drawings and feedback from adjacent neighbours. Board review may require more information or meeting attendance. The form states a written response within 60 days; confirm current timing. Neighbour feedback alone is not approval, and County compliance remains separate.
Obtain approval before property work
Association-publishedSubmit plans for association review, notify affected neighbours and obtain County permits where required. The stated one-to-two-week review is not a guaranteed approval; covenant deviations have a separate process.
Use the correct phase covenant
HistoricalThe document library identifies the lots, block and plan named in each of the five original instruments. Match all three to the current title, then check amendments and approved deviations. A street address or neighbourhood outline cannot establish the applicable terms.
Sources: Phase 1 restrictive covenant — Lots 1–34, Block 1, Plan 9411421 (Historical)Phase 2 restrictive covenant — Lots 1–54, Block 2, Plan 9511789 (Historical)Phase 3 restrictive covenant — Lots 1–58, Block 3, Plan 9810168 (Historical)Phase 4 restrictive covenant — Lots 1–27, Block 4, Plan 9910556 (Historical)Phase 5 restrictive covenant — Lots 28–51, Block 5, Plan 0010537 (Historical)Phase 5: Lot 51 has specific covenant exceptions
HistoricalClause 33 excludes Lot 51, Block 5, Plan 0010537 from clauses 7, 12, 14, 17–20, 22 and 28. These concern pets, dwelling requirements, the building envelope, height, exterior finishes, utilities and vegetation. This clause does not establish an exemption from HOA dues or a different lake membership. Confirm the current registered terms for that lot.
Source: Phase 5 restrictive covenant — Lots 28–51, Block 5, Plan 0010537 (Historical)Phase 4 names a public pathway on Lots 17–27
HistoricalClause 31(iii) includes maintenance of a public pathway located on Lots 17–27, Block 4, Plan 9910556. The scan does not provide a surveyed route or establish general-public access to the private lakes. Obtain the current plan and any easement before interpreting its location or access rights.
Source: Phase 4 restrictive covenant — Lots 1–27, Block 4, Plan 9910556 (Historical)Fence height alone does not establish approval
HistoricalThe original phase instruments cap fences at six feet and also require written approval of their design and location. They restrict vegetation removal outside the eligible building envelope; Phase 5 Lot 51 is excepted from that vegetation clause. Check the property's instrument, approvals and later amendments before fencing or clearing.
Sources: Phase 1 restrictive covenant — Lots 1–34, Block 1, Plan 9411421 (Historical)Phase 2 restrictive covenant — Lots 1–54, Block 2, Plan 9511789 (Historical)Phase 3 restrictive covenant — Lots 1–58, Block 3, Plan 9810168 (Historical)Phase 4 restrictive covenant — Lots 1–27, Block 4, Plan 9910556 (Historical)Phase 5 restrictive covenant — Lots 28–51, Block 5, Plan 0010537 (Historical)Check roofing restrictions before replacement
HistoricalThe original instruments prohibit asphalt shingles and specify roof materials, with approval provisions for alternatives or waivers. Phase 5 Lot 51 is excepted from the roofing clause. These historical terms do not resolve a property's current approval history; obtain the applicable covenant and written approval before selecting materials.
Sources: Phase 1 restrictive covenant — Lots 1–34, Block 1, Plan 9411421 (Historical)Phase 2 restrictive covenant — Lots 1–54, Block 2, Plan 9511789 (Historical)Phase 3 restrictive covenant — Lots 1–58, Block 3, Plan 9810168 (Historical)Phase 4 restrictive covenant — Lots 1–27, Block 4, Plan 9910556 (Historical)Phase 5 restrictive covenant — Lots 28–51, Block 5, Plan 0010537 (Historical)County involvement differs between phase documents
HistoricalPhase 3 clause 32 requires express written County permission to alter or delete clauses 27, 29–32. Phases 4 and 5 instead specify prior County notification for those clauses. Do not substitute one phase's procedure for another or treat this summary as confirmation that an alteration is authorized today.
Sources: Phase 3 restrictive covenant — Lots 1–58, Block 3, Plan 9810168 (Historical)Phase 4 restrictive covenant — Lots 1–27, Block 4, Plan 9910556 (Historical)Phase 5 restrictive covenant — Lots 28–51, Block 5, Plan 0010537 (Historical)Watercraft limits
Association-publishedRules exclude powered boats, sailboats and windsurfers; permitted craft must be cleaned before launch. Check rack limits and current notices.
Check swimming notices and supervision
Association-publishedNo lifeguards are provided; posted swimming closures apply. Winter lake use is not monitored by the board.
Control dogs and respect swimming areas
Association-publishedLeash dogs when approaching others. During swimming season, keep them off beaches, docks and immediate swim areas.
Read species-specific fishing rules
Association-publishedBarbless hooks and no live bait; trout are catch-and-release unless posted otherwise. Check current species instructions before fishing.
Arrange mobility-device access
Association-publishedThe Blue Flag program requires advance board approval for mobility-device park access. Request the current application process.
Where it applies
Boundary and coverage
Operational coverage
Registered on title
Title and legal instruments
unknown
FAQ says mandatory fees are registered against each lot; obtain the actual charging instrument to identify its legal form.
Applies to: Specific lot; verify current title.
Association-publishedSource: Title-linked fees, guest access and identificationrestrictive covenant
Phase 1 posted instrument, signed June 29, 1994. Historical building and lot-development restrictions; check subsequent amendments and approvals.
Applies to: Lots 1–34, Block 1, Plan 9411421
HistoricalSource: Phase 1 restrictive covenant — Lots 1–34, Block 1, Plan 9411421 (Historical)restrictive covenant
Phase 2 posted instrument, signed June 26, 1995. Historical building and lot-development restrictions; check subsequent amendments and approvals.
Applies to: Lots 1–54, Block 2, Plan 9511789
HistoricalSource: Phase 2 restrictive covenant — Lots 1–54, Block 2, Plan 9511789 (Historical)restrictive covenant
Phase 3 posted instrument, signed January 12, 1998. Historical building and lot-development restrictions; check subsequent amendments and approvals.
Applies to: Lots 1–58, Block 3, Plan 9810168
HistoricalSource: Phase 3 restrictive covenant — Lots 1–58, Block 3, Plan 9810168 (Historical)restrictive covenant
Phase 4 posted instrument, signed October 15, 1998. Historical building and lot-development restrictions; check subsequent amendments and approvals.
Applies to: Lots 1–27, Block 4, Plan 9910556
HistoricalSource: Phase 4 restrictive covenant — Lots 1–27, Block 4, Plan 9910556 (Historical)restrictive covenant
Phase 5 posted instrument, signed July 19, 1999. Historical building and lot-development restrictions; check subsequent amendments and approvals.
Applies to: Lots 28–51, Block 5, Plan 0010537
HistoricalSource: Phase 5 restrictive covenant — Lots 28–51, Block 5, Plan 0010537 (Historical)
Common misconception
Limits of the association’s role
- Domestic water and waste service arrangements need separate checks; the overview lists the water co-op and waste providers separately.
What to verify
Buyer and seller checklists
Buyer checklist
- 01Confirm fee balance, tax treatment and registered charging instrument.
- 02Match the address to its phase covenant and approved alterations.
- 03Confirm Lika Lake rights separately if relevant.
- 04Arrange tenant designation and identification before relying on access.
- 05Request current bylaws, budget, lake notices and service costs.
Seller checklist
- 01Resolve dues and provide approved property-work records.
- 02Confirm owner-profile changes and any tenant designation with CRHA.
Document library
Documents to review
2026 dues and new-owner overview
fee schedule
Published: not recorded · Retrieved: September 6, 2026
Association-publishedOpenCommon-land rules — June 2020 revision
amenity rules
Published: not recorded · Retrieved: September 6, 2026
Reviewed sections noted in source. Confirm later notices; original remains controlling.
Association-publishedOpenPhase covenant and map index
other
Published: not recorded · Retrieved: September 6, 2026
Five posted instruments reviewed. Phase map requires member login; current parcel boundaries and later amendments remain unverified.
Association-publishedOpenPhase 1 restrictive covenant — Lots 1–34, Block 1, Plan 9411421
restrictive covenant
Published: not recorded · Retrieved: September 6, 2026
8 pages reviewed; signed June 29, 1994. Match current title and check later amendments. Original instrument is not proof of current property compliance.
HistoricalOpenPhase 2 restrictive covenant — Lots 1–54, Block 2, Plan 9511789
restrictive covenant
Published: not recorded · Retrieved: September 6, 2026
7 pages reviewed; signed June 26, 1995. Match current title and check later amendments. Original instrument is not proof of current property compliance.
HistoricalOpenPhase 3 restrictive covenant — Lots 1–58, Block 3, Plan 9810168
restrictive covenant
Published: not recorded · Retrieved: September 6, 2026
6 pages reviewed; signed January 12, 1998. Match current title and check later amendments. Original instrument is not proof of current property compliance.
HistoricalOpenPhase 4 restrictive covenant — Lots 1–27, Block 4, Plan 9910556
restrictive covenant
Published: not recorded · Retrieved: September 6, 2026
5 pages reviewed; signed October 15, 1998. Match current title and check later amendments. Clause 31 names a public pathway on Lots 17–27; no route geometry verified.
HistoricalOpenPhase 5 restrictive covenant — Lots 28–51, Block 5, Plan 0010537
restrictive covenant
Published: not recorded · Retrieved: September 6, 2026
6 pages reviewed; signed July 19, 1999. Match current title and check later amendments. Clause 33 lists specific exceptions for Lot 51; it is not a blanket fee or lake-access exemption.
HistoricalOpenBy-Law Number One — compilation updated February 3, 2005
bylaws
Published: not recorded · Retrieved: September 6, 2026
Membership sections and appended notices reviewed; full governance/encumbrance review and later amendments remain pending.
HistoricalOpenCovenant deviation process and application form
architectural guidelines
Published: not recorded · Retrieved: September 6, 2026
Eight pages reviewed. Undated; confirm current submission details before using.
Association-publishedOpen
Official channels
Contacts
- Official websitehttps://churchranches.ca/
Every fact is traceable
Sources
New-owner overview and 2026 dues
Church Ranches Homeowners Association
https://churchranches.ca/page-18124Association-publishedSource checked September 6, 2026Title-linked fees, guest access and identification
Church Ranches Homeowners Association
https://churchranches.ca/FAQsAssociation-publishedSource checked September 6, 2026Three community lakes and private Lika Lake
Church Ranches Homeowners Association
https://churchranches.ca/page-18059Association-publishedSource checked September 6, 2026Five phase-specific covenant links
Church Ranches Homeowners Association
All five posted instruments visually reviewed and recorded separately. Phase-map link redirects to member login; no parcel geometry or later amendments verified.
https://churchranches.ca/page-18058Association-publishedSource checked September 6, 2026Phase 1 restrictive covenant — Lots 1–34, Block 1, Plan 9411421
Church Ranches Homeowners Association
All 8 scanned pages visually reviewed. Signed June 29, 1994; execution date is not registration date. Original coverage is Lots 1–34, Block 1, Plan 9411421. Obtain the current title, amendments and property-specific approvals before relying on these historical terms.
https://churchranches.ca/resources/Documents/Bylaws%2C%20RCs%2C%20Rules%20etc/Restrictive%20covenant%20phases%201.pdfHistoricalSource checked September 6, 2026Phase 2 restrictive covenant — Lots 1–54, Block 2, Plan 9511789
Church Ranches Homeowners Association
All 7 scanned pages visually reviewed. Signed June 26, 1995; execution date is not registration date. Original coverage is Lots 1–54, Block 2, Plan 9511789. Obtain the current title, amendments and property-specific approvals before relying on these historical terms.
https://churchranches.ca/resources/Documents/Bylaws%2C%20RCs%2C%20Rules%20etc/Restrictive%20covenant%20phases%202.pdfHistoricalSource checked September 6, 2026Phase 3 restrictive covenant — Lots 1–58, Block 3, Plan 9810168
Church Ranches Homeowners Association
All 6 scanned pages visually reviewed. Signed January 12, 1998; execution date is not registration date. Original coverage is Lots 1–58, Block 3, Plan 9810168. Obtain the current title, amendments and property-specific approvals before relying on these historical terms.
https://churchranches.ca/resources/Documents/Bylaws%2C%20RCs%2C%20Rules%20etc/Restrictive%20covenant%20phases%203.pdfHistoricalSource checked September 6, 2026Phase 4 restrictive covenant — Lots 1–27, Block 4, Plan 9910556
Church Ranches Homeowners Association
All 5 scanned pages visually reviewed. Signed October 15, 1998; execution date is not registration date. Original coverage is Lots 1–27, Block 4, Plan 9910556. Obtain the current title, amendments and property-specific approvals before relying on these historical terms.
https://churchranches.ca/resources/Documents/Bylaws%2C%20RCs%2C%20Rules%20etc/Restrictive%20covenant%20phases%204.pdfHistoricalSource checked September 6, 2026Phase 5 restrictive covenant — Lots 28–51, Block 5, Plan 0010537
Church Ranches Homeowners Association
All 6 scanned pages visually reviewed. Signed July 19, 1999; execution date is not registration date. Original coverage is Lots 28–51, Block 5, Plan 0010537. Obtain the current title, amendments and property-specific approvals before relying on these historical terms.
https://churchranches.ca/resources/Documents/Bylaws%2C%20RCs%2C%20Rules%20etc/Restrictive%20covenant%20phases%205.pdfHistoricalSource checked September 6, 2026Property project approval process
Church Ranches Homeowners Association
https://churchranches.ca/Property-DevelopmentsAssociation-publishedSource checked September 6, 2026Bylaw and amendment index
Church Ranches Homeowners Association
Page links a February 3, 2005 update. Reviewed membership sections and appended amendments are recorded separately; later amendments remain unconfirmed.
https://churchranches.ca/By-LawsAssociation-publishedSource checked September 6, 2026By-Law Number One — posted compilation updated February 3, 2005
Church Ranches Homeowners Association
26-page scan. Pages 1–6 and amendment notices 22–26 visually reviewed. Clauses 2.01–2.08 support the membership summary; pages 7–21 remain unreviewed. Not proof of a current registered parcel list or absence of later amendments.
https://churchranches.ca/resources/Documents/Bylaws%2C%20RCs%2C%20Rules%20etc/CRHA%20Bylaw%20Updated%202005%20FEB%203.PDFHistoricalSource checked September 6, 2026Restrictive Covenant Deviation Process and approval form
Church Ranches Homeowners Association
All eight scanned pages visually reviewed. Undated; older County naming and contact details are not treated as current. Confirm current submission channel and timing with the board.
https://churchranches.ca/resources/Documents/Bylaws%2C%20RCs%2C%20Rules%20etc/Restrictive%20Covenant%20Deviation%20Process.pdfAssociation-publishedSource checked September 6, 2026Common-land rules revised June 23, 2020
Church Ranches Homeowners Association
Seven-page PDF. Membership, guest, animal, boating, swimming, fishing and enforcement text reviewed; not a full visual page audit. Current index identifies June 2020 as latest revision; confirm subsequent notices.
https://churchranches.ca/resources/Documents/Bylaws%2C%20RCs%2C%20Rules%20etc/Rules%20and%20Regulations%20for%20CRHA%20Lands.pdfAssociation-publishedSource checked September 6, 2026
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