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EAGLE POINT

14500 MORRIS VALLEY ROAD Agassiz, BC V0M 1A1

STRATA CORPORATION BCS 1492

BYLAWS

RULES AND REGULATIONS

AMENDED: May 2017

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STRATA PROPERTY ACT [SBC 1998] CHAPTER 43

Schedule of Standard Bylaws

Division 1 — Duties of Owners, Tenants, Occupants and Visitors 1 Payment of strata fees:

a) An owner must pay strata fees on or before the first day of the month to which the strata fees relate. b) Late fee interest shall be charged on overdue strata fees (including special levies) and shall be calculated at ten percent (10%) per annum, compounded annually. c) An owner shall indemnify the Strata Corporation on a solicitor and owner client basis for all legal fees, taxes and disbursements incurred by the Strata Corporation in collecting overdue strata fees and special levies. d) Monies received by the Strata Corporation from an owner or on behalf of an owner shall be applied against the account relating to their strata lot in the following order of priority:

i) the cost of remedying the contravention of a bylaw or rule; ii) fines; iii) charge backs to a unit owner; iv) interest on unpaid strata fees or special levies; v) outstanding contributions required pursuant to a special levy; vi) outstanding strata fees.

2 Repair and maintenance of property by owner: (1) An owner must repair and maintain the owner's strata lot, except for repair and maintenance that is the responsibility of the strata corporation under these bylaws. (2) An owner who has the use of limited common property must repair and maintain it except for repair and maintenance that is the responsibility of the strata corporation under these bylaws.

(3) An owner must maintain the landscaping on his strata lot to a standard commensurate with the form, character and quality of the development.

(4) An owner of a vacant lot must cut vegetation on the lot in keeping with a Schedule distributed by Council.

3 Use of property:

(1) An owner, resident or visitor must not use a strata lot, the common property or common assets in a way that:

(a) causes a nuisance or hazard to another person, (b) causes unreasonable noise, (c) Unreasonably interferes with the rights of other persons to use and enjoy the common property, common assets or another strata lot, (d) is illegal, or (e) is contrary to a purpose for which the strata lot or common property is intended as shown expressly or by necessary implication on or by the strata plan.

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(f) Deleted May 27, 2017.

(2) An owner resident or visitor must not cause damage, other than reasonable wear and tear, to the common property, common assets or those parts of a strata lot which the strata corporation must repair and maintain under these bylaws or insure under Section 149 of the Act

(3) An owner or resident must keep the strata lot in a clean and tidy condition and not use it for storage or for keeping items which in the opinion of the strata council are unsightly or inappropriate and that an owner, resident or agent may not dispose of building materials through dumping, or open burning of construction debris, prior, during or after any construction of homes.

(4) An owner, resident or visitor shall not use any mechanized trail bike or all terrain vehicle of any kind on the common property or land that is a common asset.

(5) An owner, resident or agent must:

(a) only water lawns and plant beds between the hours of 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. (b) ensure that no water run-off and or soil erosion shall negatively impact a neighbouring strata lot.

(6) An owner, resident, visitor or agent must not:

(a) place or allow to be placed any signs, billboards, notices or advertising matter of any kind on any part of the common property or common assets except for Real Estate signs which may be placed on the owner's strata lot. (b) deposit or allow to be deposited any household refuse, garbage or any material including but not limited to soil or any other construction material on or about the common property, limited common property or land that is a common asset. (c) store any perishable or hazardous material or item that may deteriorate or attract pests or animals on a strata lot or on the common property or land that is a common asset. (d) use or erect any permanent outdoor laundry lines. They may only use portable/removable laundry racks or laundry umbrellas, which must be taken down when not in use. (e) perform or cause to be performed any strata lot landscaping, including but not limited to lawn mowing and leaf blowing, using a gas or electric powered equipment between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. (f) install or illuminate Christmas lights or any other seasonal decorations prior to November 15th or after January 15th, weather permitting. (g) hold a garage sale on a strata lot or any part of the common property or land that is a common asset. Notwithstanding the Council may, but is not obliged, to set a date in the spring and or fall on which a garage sale may be held.

(7) (1) An Owner must not rent or lease their property for a period of less than three (3) months. Weekend and B&B rentals are not permitted.

(a) Up to four (4) strata lots may be rented at any given time. (b) If an owner is exempt from a rental restriction bylaw pursuant to the Act, prior to possession of a strata lot by a tenant, an owner must deliver to the

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tenant the current bylaws and rules of the strata corporation and a Notice of Tenant’s Responsibilities in Form K.

(1) The rental restriction bylaw does not apply: (a) to prevent the rental of a strata lot to a family member. Under the Strata Property Act, a family member is defined as: a spouse of the owner; a parent or child of the owner; or a parent or child of the spouse of the owner. (b) to an Owner who has been approved for hardship (c) to original Owners. (c) Within two weeks of renting a strata lot, the landlord must give the strata corporation a copy of the Form K - Notice of Tenant’s Responsibilities signed by the tenant, in accordance with section 146 of the Act. (d) Where an owner rents a strata lot in contravention of bylaw 7(1)(a), the owner will be subject to a fine of $500.00 and the strata corporation will take all necessary steps to terminate the lease or tenancy, including, but not limited to, seeking a declaration or Court injunction to enforce the bylaw. Any legal costs incurred by the strata corporation in enforcing the rental restriction bylaws will be the responsibility of the contravening owner and will be recoverable from the owner on a solicitor and own client basis by the strata corporation 4 Inform Strata Corporation:

(1) Within 2 weeks of becoming an owner, an owner must inform the strata corporation of the owner's name, strata lot number and mailing address outside the strata plan, if any. (2) On request by the strata corporation, a tenant must inform the strata corporation of his or her name.

5 Obtain Approval before altering a Strata Lot:

(1) An owner must receive written approval of the Strata Council and or Design Consultant retained by the Council before making an alteration to:

(a) the exterior of an improvement constructed on a strata lot, or (b) the unenclosed areas of the strata lot including but not limited to changing colors or finishes, above ground or in ground swimming pools or satellite dishes or antennas. The Council will approve satellite dishes or telecommunications receivers smaller than 26" in diameter and will only approve said items in excess of 26" in diameter if they are completely screened from public view.

(2) The Council's consent to any alterations, additions or improvements to a strata lot is subject to the owner's written application to Council and with the understanding that the applicant will be responsible for all costs related to any proposed alteration, addition or improvement and will sign an Assumption of Responsibility form stating this.

6 Obtain Approval before altering Common Property:

(1) An owner must obtain the written approval of the strata corporation before making an alteration to common property, including limited common property, or common assets.

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(2) The strata corporation may require as a condition of its approval that the owner agree, in writing, to take responsibility for any expenses relating to the alteration including signing an Assumption of Responsibility form.

7 Permit entry to a Strata Lot:

(1) An owner, resident or visitor must allow a person authorized by the strata corporation to enter the strata lot:

(a) in an emergency, without notice, to ensure safety or prevent significant loss or damage, and

(b) at a reasonable time, on 48 hours' written notice, to inspect, repair or maintain common property, common assets and any portions of a strata lot that are the responsibility of the strata corporation to repair and maintain under these bylaws or insure under section 149 of the Act.

(2)The notice referred to in subsection (1) (b) must include the date and approximate time of entry, and the reason for entry.

Division 2 — Powers and Duties of Strata Corporation 8 Repair and maintenance of property by Strata Corporation:

(1) The strata corporation must repair and maintain all of the following: (a) common assets of the strata corporation; (b) common property that has not been designated as limited common property; (c) limited common property, but the duty to repair and maintain it is restricted

to repair and maintenance that in the ordinary course of events occurs less often than once a year.

Collections: (2) Pursuant to section 171 of the Strata Property Act, the Council, on behalf of the Strata Corporation, may commence a court proceeding against an owner or other person to collect money owing to the Strata Corporation without further authorization from the Strata Corporation. The Council may commence the proceedings to collect monies owing to the Strata Corporation for any reason, including but not limited to monies owing by an Owner or Tenant for a fine or to recover the deductible portion of an insurance claim if the person is responsible for the loss or damage that gave rise to the claim. The Council has the authority to negotiate a settlement.

Division 3 — Council

9 Council Size:

The council must have at least 3 and not more than 7 members. 10 Council members' terms:

(1) The term of office of a council member ends at the end of the annual general meeting at which the new council is elected.

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(2) A person whose term as council member is ending is eligible for re-election.

11 Removing council member:

(1) Unless all the owners are on the council, the Strata Corporation may, by a resolution passed by a majority vote at an annual or special general meeting, remove one or more council members. (2) After removing a council member, the strata corporation must hold an election at the same annual or special general meeting to replace the council member for the remainder of the term.

12 Replacing council member:

(1) If a council member resigns or is unwilling or unable to act for a period of 2 or more months, the remaining members of the council may appoint a replacement council member for the remainder of the term. (2) A replacement council member may be appointed from any person eligible to sit on the council.

(3) The council may appoint a council member under this section even if the absence of the member being replaced leaves the council without a quorum.

(4) If all the members of the council resign or are unwilling or unable to act for a period of 2 or more months, persons holding at least 25% of the Strata Corporation's votes may hold a special general meeting to elect a new council by complying with the provisions of the Act, the regulations and the bylaws respecting the calling and holding of meetings.

13 Officers:

(1) At the first meeting of the council held after each annual general meeting of the strata corporation, the council must elect, from among its members, a president, a vice president, a secretary and a treasurer. (2) A person may hold more than one office at a time, other than the offices of president and vice president.

(3) The vice president has the powers and duties of the president (a) while the president is absent or is unwilling or unable to act, or (b) for the remainder of the president's term if the president ceases to hold office. (4) If an officer other than the president is unwilling or unable to act for a period of 2 or more months, the council members may appoint a replacement officer from among themselves for the remainder of the term.

14 Calling council meetings:

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(1) Any council member may call a council meeting by giving the other council members at least one week's notice of the meeting, specifying the reason for calling the meeting. (2) The notice does not have to be in writing.

(3) A council meeting may be held on less than one week's notice if: (a) all Council members consent in advance of the meeting, or

(b) the meeting is required to deal with an emergency situation and all council members either

(c) consent in advance of the meeting, or (d) are unavailable to provide consent after reasonable attempts to contact them.

(4) The council must inform owners about a council meeting as soon as feasible after the meeting has been called.

15 Requisition of council hearing:

(1) By application in writing, stating the reason for the request, an owner or tenant may request a hearing at a council meeting. (2) If a hearing is requested under subsection (1), the council must hold a meeting to hear the applicant within one month of the request.

(3) If the purpose of the hearing is to seek a decision of the council, the council must give the applicant a written decision within one week of the hearing.

16 Quorum of council:

(1) A quorum of the council is (a) 1, if the council consists of one member, (b) 2, if the council consists of 2, 3 or 4 members, (c) 3, if the council consists of 5 or 6 members, and (d) 4, if the council consists of 7 members.

(2) Council members must be present in person at the council meeting to be counted in establishing quorum.

17 Council meetings:

(1) At the option of the council, council meetings may be held by electronic means, so long as all council members and other participants can communicate with each other. (2) If a council meeting is held by electronic means, council members are deemed to be present in person.

(3) Owners may attend council meetings as observers.

(4) Despite subsection (3), no observers may attend those portions of council meetings that deal with any of the following:

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(a) bylaw contravention hearings under section 135 of the Act; (b) rental restriction bylaw exemption hearings under section 144 of the Act; (c) any other matters if the presence of observers would, in the council's opinion,

unreasonably interfere with an individual's privacy. 18 Voting at council meetings:

(1) At council meetings, decisions must be made by a majority of council members present in person at the meeting. (2) Unless there are only 2 Strata Lots in the strata plan, if there is a tie vote at a Council meeting, the president may break the tie by casting a second, deciding vote. (3) The results of all votes at a council meeting must be recorded in the council meeting minutes.

19 Council to inform owners of minutes:

The council must inform owners of the minutes of all council meetings within 2 weeks of the meeting, whether or not the minutes have been approved.

20 Delegation of council's powers and duties:

(1) Subject to subsections (2) to (4), the council may delegate some or all of its powers and duties to one or more council members or persons who are not members of the council, and may revoke the delegation.

(2) The council may delegate its spending powers or duties, but only by a resolution that:

(a) delegates the authority to make an expenditure of a specific amount for a specific purpose, or

(b) delegates the general authority to make expenditures in accordance with subsection (3).

(3) A delegation of a general authority to make expenditures must:

(a) set a maximum amount that may be spent, and (b) indicate the purposes for which, or the conditions under which, the money

may be spent.

(4) The council may not delegate its powers to determine, based on the facts of a particular case,

(a) whether a person has contravened a bylaw or rule, (b) whether a person should be fined, and the amount of the fine, or (c) whether a person should be denied access to a recreational facility.

21 Spending restrictions:

(1) A person may not spend the strata corporation's money unless the person has been delegated the power to do so in accordance with these bylaws. (2) Despite subsection (1), a council member may spend the strata corporation's money to repair or replace common property or common assets if the repair or

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replacement is immediately required to ensure safety or prevent significant loss or damage.

22 Limitation on liability of council member:

(1) A council member who acts honestly and in good faith is not personally liable because of anything done or omitted in the exercise or intended exercise of any power or the performance or intended performance of any duty of the council. Subsection (1) does not affect a council member's liability, as an owner, for a judgment against the strata corporation.

Division 4 — Enforcement of Bylaws and Rules

23 Maximum Fine:

(1) The strata corporation may fine an owner or tenant up to a maximum of: (a) $200.00 for each contravention of a bylaw, and (b) $50.00 for each contravention of a rule.

(2) An owner shall indemnify the Strata Corporation for any and all costs including legal costs incurred by the Strata Corporation in the recovery from the owner any monies owed by the owner to the Strata Corporation.

24 Continuing contravention:

If an activity or lack of activity that constitutes a contravention of a bylaw or rule continues, without interruption, for longer than 7 days, a fine may be imposed every 7 days.

Division 5 — Annual and Special General Meetings

25 Person to chair meeting:

(1) Annual and special general meetings must be chaired by the president of the council. (2) If the president of the council is unwilling or unable to act, the meeting must be chaired by the vice president of the council.

(3) If neither the president nor the vice president of the council chairs the meeting, a chair must be elected by the eligible voters present in person or by proxy from among those persons who are present at the meeting.

26 Quorum:

Subject to this bylaw, a quorum for an Annual or Special General meeting is eligible voters holding 1/3 of the strata corporation's votes, present in person or by proxy, or if within 30 minutes from the time appointed for an Annual or Special General meeting a quorum as described in Section 48 of the Strata Property Act is not present, and not convened upon the requisition of members, the eligible voters present in person or by proxy will constitute a quorum.

27 Participation by other than eligible voters:

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(1) Tenants and occupants may attend annual and special general meetings, whether or not they are eligible to vote. (2) Persons who are not eligible to vote including tenants and occupants, may participate in the discussion at the meeting, but only if permitted to do so by the chair of the meeting.

(3) Persons who are not eligible to vote including tenants and occupants, must leave the meeting if requested to do so by a resolution passed by a majority vote at the meeting.

28 Voting:

(1) At an annual or special general meeting, voting cards must be issued to eligible voters. (2) At an annual or special general meeting a vote is decided on a show of voting cards, unless an eligible voter requests a precise count.

(3) If a precise count is requested, the chair must decide whether it will be by show of voting cards or by roll call, secret ballot or some other method. (4) The outcome of each vote, including the number of votes for and against the resolution if a precise count is requested, must be announced by the chair and recorded in the minutes of the meeting. (5) If there is a tie vote at an annual or special general meeting, the president or, if the president is absent or unable or unwilling to vote, the vice president may break the tie by casting a second, deciding vote.

(6) Despite anything in this section, an election of council or any other vote must be held by secret ballot, if the secret ballot is requested by an eligible voter. (7) The vote for a strata lot may not be exercised, except on matters requiring a unanimous vote, if the strata corporation is entitled to register a lien against that strata lot under section 116 (1) of the Act.

29 Order of business:

(1) The order of business at annual and special general meetings is as follows: (a) certify proxies and corporate representatives and issue voting cards; (b) determine that there is a quorum; (c) elect a person to chair the meeting, if necessary; (d) present to the meeting proof of notice of meeting or waiver of notice; (e) approve the agenda; (f) approve minutes from the last annual or special general meeting; (g) deal with unfinished business; (h) receive reports of council activities and decisions since the previous annual general meeting, including reports of committees, if the meeting is an annual general meeting;

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(i) ratify any new rules made by the strata corporation under section 125 of the Act; (j) report on insurance coverage in accordance with section 154 of the Act, if the meeting is an annual general meeting; (k) approve the budget for the coming year in accordance with section 103 of the Act, if the meeting is an annual general meeting; (I) deal with new business, including any matters about which notice has been given under section 45 of the Act; (m) elect a council, if the meeting is an annual general meeting; (n) terminate the meeting.

Division 6 — Voluntary Dispute Resolution

30 Voluntary Dispute Resolution:

(1) A dispute among owners, tenants, the strata corporation or any combination of them may be referred to a dispute resolution committee by a party to the dispute if

(a) all the parties to the dispute consent, and (b) the dispute involves the Act, the regulations, the bylaws or the rules.

(2) A dispute resolution committee consists of (a) one owner or tenant of the strata corporation nominated by each of the disputing parties and one owner or tenant chosen to chair the committee by the persons nominated by the disputing parties, or (b) any number of persons consented to, or chosen by a method that is consented to, by all the disputing parties.

(3) The dispute resolution committee must attempt to help the disputing parties to voluntarily end the dispute.

Division 7- Strata Lot Development 31 Construction Sites

Owners are required to obtain approval from the Strata Council prior to placing any site trailers, storage or garbage bins, or like units on a lot during construction. Use of any such unit for overnight accommodation is prohibited.

The operation of any non-rubber wheeled equipment, including its loading and unloading, on the Strata’s roads is prohibited. Such equipment must be loaded and unloaded directly to or from a lot. Pads must be used when ramps or vehicle stabilizers are used on the Strata’s roads. They must be of a quality sufficient to ensure that no damage or marking of any kind occurs to the pavement or curbs. An owner is responsible for the cost of repairing any and all damage caused by any of their builders, contractors or agents and that violation of the above Bylaw and Rules may result in fines under the Strata’s Bylaws.

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Division 8 - Parking and Vehicles 32 Parking:

(1) All owners and residents must park their vehicles in garages or on the driveways on their Strata Lot. No trailers, boats, commercial vehicles, recreational equipment or similar property of owners, residents, or a visitor shall be stored or parked on a driveway for more than seven days unless stored inside the house or the garage. (2) Owners and residents may store their recreational vehicles, trailers and boats only in the fenced RV storage area. Owners and Residents are reminded that units stored in the RV storage area are parked or stored at their own risk, and that obtaining and maintain appropriate storage and third party liability insurance coverage is the sole responsibility of the owner and resident. Such items belonging to anyone other than the owner of a strata lot are prohibited from being parked on the common property or land that is a common asset.

Bylaws Governing RV Storage Area Use

a) Owners and residents that wish to store recreational vehicles, trailers and boats in the fenced RV Storage Area must contact the Council appointed RV Storage Sub – Committee to register their recreational vehicles, trailers and/or boats and have a parking bay number assigned to that owner. Registered owners will be given a permit with the Bay # assigned to them on it. The permit must be displayed in or on their recreational vehicles, trailers and/or boats while parked in the RV area. Permits will be free of charge but if they are not returned or lost then there will be a charge $25 for a replacement of permit.

b) Owners and residents will be required to show proof of ownership of the

recreational vehicles, trailers and/or boats upon registration. Without it they will not be assigned a parking bay and not permitted to park in the RV Storage Area.

c) Parking Bays will be allocated on a basis of one bay per Strata lot.

The RV Storage Area Sub- Committee may at their discretion allocate more than one bay per Strata Lot, but the extra bay(s) allocated would be on the understanding they will be vacated if directed so by the Sub-Committee.

d) Allocation will be on a “first come” basis. e) Recreational vehicles, trailers and boats not registered or parked in a

bay, other than the one assigned to them, will be subject to the owner

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being fined and/or the unit being towed at the owners expense, as directed by Council.

f) Strata Owners are required to inform the RV Storage Sub – Committee

in writing, if their bay will be vacated for more than 3 months. Not to do so will result in the bay being deemed vacant and therefore available for re-allocation.

g) Any unit stored within the RV Storage Area must be clean and free of

any form of garbage, building materials etc. .

(3) Owners of vehicles or equipment parked on driveways of strata lots or Strata Common property, outside of the RV storage area, must have these vehicles licensed and insured.

(4) Owners and residents are responsible to ensure that their guests, including delivery vehicles, do not park on the common property or land that is a common asset within 15 meters of access gates to the development, road crossings and cul-de-sac entrances.

(5) Notwithstanding (1) above, owners and residents are permitted to park their own recreational vehicles immediately beside their driveway on their own strata lot or in front of the owner's strata lot for the purpose of loading and unloading the recreational vehicle provided that such parking is limited to 24 hours of any 48 hour period. Owners and residents must not park recreational vehicles on the common property or land that is a common asset within 15 meters of any access gate to the development, road crossings and cul-de-sac entries. Owners and residents parking recreational vehicles pursuant to this Bylaw must ensure the recreational vehicle does not impede free and easy passage of any vehicle.

(6) Guests of owners or residents are permitted to park their vehicles of any kind in front of an owner’s strata lot while visiting the owner or resident provided that this parking is limited to 12 hours out of any 24 hour period.

(7) An owner, resident or visitor shall not occupy or use any recreational vehicle, camper trailer, or like unit for overnight accommodation on a strata lot or any common property, including the RV storage area, within the Strata development.

33 Vehicles:

(1) The maximum vehicle speed anywhere within the boundaries of Eagle Point is 25 KM.

(2) Vehicle Maintenance or repair is not permitted anywhere on the common property or land that is a common asset. Minor routine maintenance is permitted on a strata lot.

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(3) An owner, resident or visitor must promptly clean up any fluid leakage from a vehicle parked on common property or land that is a common asset.

34 Delivery and Movers Vehicles:

(1) All mover’s vehicles and or containers must be parked in the driveway of a strata lot and not on common property or land that is a common asset unless the vehicle and or container will not safely fit in said driveway. If the vehicle and or container must be parked on the common property adjacent to a strata lot it may not exceed 12 hours out of any 24 hour period in that position. Owners and residents must ensure that this vehicle and or container parking does not impede free and easy passage of other vehicles.

Division 9 – Pets

35 Pets:

(1) An owner or resident must not keep any pets on a strata lot, common property or land that is a common asset except in accordance with these bylaws.

(2) An owner, resident or visitor must ensure that all animals are leashed when on common property or land that is a common asset.

(3) An owner or resident or visitor must not harbor exotic, banned or dangerous pets including but not limited to snakes, reptiles, spiders, large members of the cat family or any animal prohibited by any federal, provincial or municipal order.

(4) An owner, resident or guest must assume all liability for the actions of any pet regardless of whether the pet owner had any knowledge, notice or forewarning of the likelihood of such action. If an owner, resident or guest has a pet which in the opinion of Council is considered a nuisance or a danger to anyone, the Council may order that pet to be permanently removed from within the boundaries of the development within 15 days.

(5) A pet owner must ensure that a pet is kept quiet in control and clean. The owner of the pet must immediately dispose of any excrement from common property or land that is a common asset.

(6) Pet runs or kennels of any kind are prohibited.

NOTE: ALL CHANGES/ADDITIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED

DIVISION 10 SCHEDULE OF RESTRICTIONS

The following Schedule of Restrictions is in accordance with the Statutory Building Scheme, BX565462, charged against each strata lot’s title.

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PLAN APPROVAL (1) There shall not be constructed, placed, erected or maintained on any lot any dwelling, building or other improvements whatsoever (hereinafter referred to as a "dwelling" or a "house") unless and until plans and specifications therefore showing compliance in all respects with these restrictions and showing elevations, siting, size, colour scheme and all exterior materials to be used have been submitted (in duplicate) to and approved in writing by Eagle Point Strata or by its authorized agent or agents who shall have the right and power to approve or arbitrarily reject such plans and specifications; and construction shall include grading, filling or other preparatory work on the lot. A set of drawings marked "Approved" and signed by the Strata or the Strata’s authorized agent will be returned to the owner for submission to the Fraser Valley Regional District as required prior to their issuance of a Building Permit. COMPLIANCE AND DAMAGE DEPOSIT

(2) No dwelling shall be constructed on any lot unless and until a deposit of $2,500.00 (in the form of cash or an irrevocable letter of credit) for each lot that has been submitted to the Strata, upon application for plan approval. The deposit is to ensure compliance with these specifications, to repair any damage to neighbouring areas or properties, subdivision services or District services (including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, roads, curbs, street lights, sewer lines and water lines) and to carry out any street cleaning or clean up of neighbouring areas or properties required as a result of the house construction. This deposit shall be held by the Strata until such time as all work, including without limitation, construction of the house, driveway, front yard landscaping, and clean up, has been completed to the Strata's satisfaction.

(3) A final inspection will be conducted by the Strata upon request. The deposit will be returned when all conditions have been met. CONSTRUCTION Construction: (4) Construction of the dwelling shall proceed with diligence. No construction on any lot shall remain in an uncompleted state beyond the period ending on the date six (6) months from the date of the commencement of construction. The Strata reserves the right to extend this term for seasonal weather conditions. The intent is to complete the exterior of the dwelling with driveway and landscaping in place. It is not mandatory to construct a dwelling immediately after purchasing the lot; however the lot must be maintained to ensure that it does not become unsightly. No construction activity may begin before 7:00 am or continue past 9:00 pm. (amended May 2016) SETBACKS (5) No dwelling shall be constructed unless setbacks for all yards will conform to those established by the Fraser Valley Regional District and as such increased setbacks as may be

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prescribed by the Strata in the interest of tree preservation, variety in the streetscapes or maximization of privacy.

FLOOR AREA

(6) No dwelling shall be constructed on a lot unless the floor area of such dwelling is in accordance with the said by-laws of the Fraser Valley Regional District except that the total living area of the dwelling on a lot excluding the garage shall not be less that 1200 square feet if the dwelling is a single level house, or 1600 square feet if it is a split-level or two story house. The minimum grade level living area "footprint" of a split-level or two story houses shall be 1250 square feet.

(7) The above grade square footage of any house excluding garage shall not exceed 3000 square feet. SITE COVERAGE (8) No dwelling shall be constructed on a lot unless the site coverage of such dwelling is in accordance with the said by-laws of the Fraser Valley Regional District. PARKING

(9) No garage shall be constructed on any lot except an enclosed garage for two standard passenger size motor vehicles contiguous to the dwelling of which it forms a part. No carports or garages without doors shall be constructed.

(10) No driveways or walkways within the front or side yards shall be constructed of materials other than exposed concrete, stamped concrete or interlocking pavers.

(11) No garage or driveway shall be constructed unless and until its location and design are approved by the Strata to ensure compatibility with adjacent houses and to ensure preservation of any designated trees.

LOT GRADING (13) Except during the construction period for a dwelling on a lot, no lot shall have lot grading or ground conditions that do not comply with the applicable lot grading plan which may be obtained from the Strata. Owners of lots shall consult the lot grading plan to ensure that their house elevations and landscaping conform to the prescribed levels shown on that plan. (14) Retaining walls shall not exceed 1.2 meters in height above the finished grade, and shall not be constructed of materials other than landscape ties or concrete finished in aggregate, stone, brick, or other materials approved by the Strata.

(15) Exposed concrete foundation walls of any dwelling shall not exceed an average of 0.25 meters in height above finished grade.

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LANDSCAPING

(16) No front yard, nor any side yard along a flanking street (from front yard to rear lot line), shall remain un-landscaped for a period exceeding (3) months following substantial completion of the house construction. Allowances will be made for seasonal conditions. Landscaping is to be done in a professional manner, with bedding areas appropriately burned and shrubbed. Final approval will not be given until front and side yard landscaping is complete. (17) Extensive use of material other than grass, artificial grass, and rocks in front and side yard is not permitted. Installation of artificial grass must have prior written approval of Council and the material must meet the following minimum standards:

(a) Artificial grass must have a minimum weight of 92 ounces per square yard and a minimum pile height of 1 ¾ inches.

(b) Installation must include proper base construction with landscape fabric and at least 4 inches of ¾ inch road base over the entire area and correct surfacing, seaming, and sand-filling.

(c) Artificial grass must meet environment Canada standards and be professionally installed. (amended May, 2016)

(18) No dwelling shall be constructed unless every reasonable effort has been made to site the dwelling or adjust the design of the dwelling on the lot to minimize overview and overshadowing and to avoid removal of existing trees.

TREE RETENTION (19) All construction of houses and auxiliary buildings shall in all cases, comply with the tree preservation plan as provided for each lot. FENCING

(20) Fencing shall not be erected in the front yard of any lot nor in any side yard along a flanking street; provided that fencing may be erected parallel to a flanking street in the rear yard so that the rear yard is fenced off from the side yard along the flanking street, but such fencing shall not be constructed beside the house along the flanking street.

(21) No side yard fencing shall be erected except behind the front face of the house and no closer than (3) meters from the front corner(s) of the house. HOUSE DESIGN (22) Regardless of compliance with the criteria set out herein, no dwelling shall be constructed unless the architectural design is to the Strata's satisfaction in all respects.

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AUXILIARY BUILDINGS (23) The design and finish of any auxiliary building must be compatible with and complimentary to the house. HOUSE TYPES (24) No dwelling shall be constructed on the lots except; single level, split level and two level homes. BASEMENTS (25) No dwelling shall be constructed on a lot with a fully below ground basement. Crawl spaces shall not exceed a height of 5 feet from the floor surface to the underside of floor joists, and must conform to the flood control covenant in favour of the Province of British Columbia and the Fraser Valley Regional District. FLOOR ELEVATIONS

(26) Habitable space must conform to the flood control covenant in favour of the Province of British Columbia and the Fraser Valley Regional District. CORNER LOTS

CORNER LOTS

(27) No dwelling shall be constructed on a corner lot unless both street fronting elevations have sufficient architectural detailing in the opinion of the Strata. DESIGN REPETITION (28) No dwelling shall be constructed on any lot if such construction shall result in a house plan being repeated more often than on one lot out of any five consecutive lots on the same side of the street or if such plan is a repetition of a house plan approved for another lot on the opposite side of the street that is within five lots of the lot (including the lot directly opposite) that is the closest to being directly opposite the lot in question; and if such a house plan is desired, no approval therefore shall be given, unless the external appearance of the house is altered by a change of not less than 40% to the roof line or to the detail, size or location of windows, in the opinion of the Strata.

HYDRO AND GAS METERS (29) Hydro and gas meters shall be recessed into the exterior wall until flush, or screened from street view or treated in a manner acceptable to the Strata. ROOF AND EAVES

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(30) No dwelling shall be constructed on any lot with a roof finished in any material other than cedar shingles or shakes, manufactured shakes, sculptured asphalt shingles, or such other material as may be approved by the Strata. (31) No dwelling shall be constructed on any lot with a flat roof, nor with a roof pitch of less than 6 to 12, nor with a roof that, in the opinion of the Strata, lacks architectural interest or contains sudden and dramatic changes in roof pitch. Ranchers shall have a minimum roof pitch of 8 to 12.

(32) Except in the case of one-piece aluminum fascia gutter, all fascia and barge boards are required to be layered or built up.

(33) Roof decks and built-up balconies shall not be located on side elevations or where they will impair the privacy of neighbouring lots, except in cases where the architectural design or the topography of the lot is deemed by the Strata to be justified. EXTERIOR MATERIALS

(34) No exterior face of any dwelling shall be finished in any material or combination of materials other than cedar, hardy panel, stucco, brick or stone. Where "cedar" means cedar siding that is finished with a solid or semi-transparent stain, hardy panel means a manufactured wood siding that is finished with a paint or stain, and "stucco" means a low profile finish that is properly sealed to prevent discoloration.

(35) No dwelling shall be constructed with any of its siding oriented other than that all horizontal or all vertical without the approval of the Strata.

(36) No chimney shall be constructed unless faced with brick (no larger than 2-1/2 x 7-1/2) or stone which shall have architecturally distinctive fluting, corbelling and capping, or with the approval of the Strata, sheathed in siding; provided that such brick, stone, stucco, hardy panel or siding shall be the same as used elsewhere on the exterior of the house. EXTERIOR COLOURS (37) No dwelling shall be constructed with an exterior colour scheme not approved by the Strata. The following colour schemes shall generally be acceptable: Natural low contrast- natural colour wood stain (solid or semi-transparent) with blending trim colour; Natural high contrast- natural colour wood stain (solid or semi-transparent) with contrasting trim colour; and Heritage colours- subdued pastel colours with contrasting trim colour, Subject to the discretion of the Strata in each case taking into account the overall architectural design of the house and the architectural continuity and contrasts along the streetscape. (38) Paint/ stucco colour chips with brick/stone samples must be submitted with each application. FASCIAS, SOFFITS AND TRIM

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(39) No dwelling shall be constructed on any lot without fascias and soffits made of cedar, vinyl or aluminum, nor without door trim in brick, stone, or cedar, nor without trim or trim boards around all windows in brick, stone, cedar, hardy panel, or stucco painted in different colours, all of which must be satisfactory to the Strata. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

(40) No dwelling shall be occupied by any person unless and until such dwelling, including the exterior thereof, is substantially finished and an occupancy permit issued by the Fraser Valley Regional District and submitted to the Strata. (41) There shall not be stored, kept nor permitted to be kept or stored on any lot or on any road or street adjoining any lot, any junk or wrecked or partially wrecked motor vehicles, or any salvage materials, or goods intended for commercial use or sale, nor shall any waste or refuse be kept or stored on any lot. (42) Television aerials shall not be erected anywhere on or about any lot. (43) In the event of any breach of any one or more of the above terms and specifications, the Strata or its agent shall have the right, but shall not be obligated, to enter upon any lot and to abate or cure, at the expense of the owner of the lot who is in such breach, any breach capable of abatement or cure and such owner shall pay to the Strata forthwith upon demand all costs incurred by the Strata in such abatement or cure and may be charged with the owner’s compliance deposit (44) Nothing herein contained shall be construed or implied as imposing on the Strata, its agents or employees, any liability in the event of non-compliance with or non-fulfillment of any of the terms, restrictions and benefits set forth herein and no liability or responsibility whatsoever shall be incurred by the Strata, its agents or employees, in the performance or non performance of their rights and obligations herein. (45) The Strata reserves the right to grant special approvals on house designs for specific lots which do not comply with the provisions set out herein in all respects if, in the opinion of the Strata, the design is architecturally acceptable; and upon any such special approvals being given, the provisions herein shall be deemed to be modified, amended or enlarged to allow for such special approvals on such specific lots. (46) The restrictions set forth herein shall be in addition to and not in derogation of the by-laws from time to time of the Fraser Valley Regional District. REVIEW OF DRAWINGS FOR EXTERIOR DESIGN /SITING EAGLE POINT BCS 1492

Lot No.: _______ Drawing Submitted By: ______________Tel (___) ___-______ Owner: __________________________Tel (___) ___-______

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Builder: __________________________Tel (___) ___-______

Design Data 1. Building Type and Area_____________________________

(Rancher; split level; two story) 2. Siding Material:_______________Colour____________ 3. Brick Area Exceeds 100 S.F. _____ Colour: 4. Roofing Material ____________________ Slope; 5. Window Frame Colour; 6. Trim Colour; 7. Exterior Chimney Finish; 8. Driveway Finish; ___________________________ ______ 9. Front Yard Landscaping Minimum Requirements; 12 Shrubs (1 gallon size minimum) 2 Trees (minimum 10 feet high at planting)

remainder of area to be lawn with 2 burmed areas a minimum of 50 sq.ft. each with appropriate bedding material (lava rock).

NOTE: By signing this form the Signer agrees to all requirements of the "Schedule of

Restrictions" and the design data as listed above. Drawings Prepared By; Plan or Design No. Signature of Applicant;____________________________________________ Approved By Strata/ Agent; ___________________________Date; _________

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