RENOVATIONS RULE - Effective May 16, 2016

              

Introduction

 

 The approval of renovations, additions, alterations or improvements is subject to the terms and conditions as described in OCCC 571-581 By-Law No. 6 and the Renovations Rule, provided to Owners at the time of purchase and to existing owners in the Spring of 2016.

Changes to common elements, of which the owner has exclusive use, may be approved, if the Board is satisfied on the evidence that such additions, alterations or improvements:

 

• Will not have an adverse effect on units owned by other owners

• Will not give rise to any expense to the Corporation

• Will not detract from the appearance of the building or the property

• Will not affect the structural integrity of the buildings on the property, according to a certificate of a professional engineer.

 

The following are examples of common elements located within a unit or adjacent to it:

• concrete floors, ceiling, walls and columns

• any part of the drainage system connected directly to the vertical waste and vent stacks between the units above and below a unit

• any part of the plumbing system on the common side of the unit shut-off valves

• any part of the electrical system on the common side of the unit entrance panel including the panel itself but not the individual breakers

• the telephone cable going to other units

• the fire announcement speakers and all the wires attached to it or going to other units.

• the intercom system

Note also that balconies and parking spots are exclusive use common elements.

 

Owners should make every effort to plan renovations in such a manner that they are completed in an expeditious and timely fashion, causing the least amount of noise or disruption to other owners and the common elements of the building, e.g. hallways, entrance ways and elevators.

 

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