Table of Contents

1. Class A Motor Home

2. Class B Camper Van

3. Class C Motor Home

4. travel trailer

5. Fifth – wheel trailer

6. Truck Camper

7. Camp sites used for intermittent accommodation in Recreational Vehicles.

6. Height:

   1. Maximum height shall be 3 m; except that the one-family dwelling may be 9 m.

• See “Definitions (Section 2)” for specific rules about recreational vehicle size, etc. allowed in the Co-op.

• Trailer tongues must not extend onto common property.

• Individual site length will determine the length of the RV allowed but in no case can it (not including tongues) be closer than 10 feet (3.048 meters) to the blacktop roadway.

• No recreational vehicle can be located closer than 1 foot (30.38 centimeters) from any common property or an adjacent property line (side or back).

• RV’s must be placed parallel to side lot lines.

• For fire safety, views and privacy reasons, RV’s may not be placed on the side of a member lot so as to be directly beside a neighbouring RV.

• RV’s may not be blocked up higher than the distance required to allow for the rotation or removal of the wheels.

• Two vehicles (car, truck, etc.) or one vehicle and a boat (or golf cart) may be parked on a site, provided there is sufficient space.

• Freestanding vehicle canopies are not allowed.

• Golf carts must be parked/stored on a member’s lot.

• Parking on another member’s site is not permitted unless permission has been obtained from the owner of the site.

• While members are in residence in the park, additional vehicles may be parked in the members’ parking lot. Vehicles cannot be stored in this area.

• Parking is not allowed on any common property or roadway.

• Written application and approval must be received from the Directors before a second recreational vehicle can be stored on a site.

• Campers used as transportation while the member is using the site are allowed.

• No off road parking is allowed.

• Any vehicles parked in the front parking lot must belong to someone visiting the park and the owner of the vehicle must sign in to the book located in the ‘Sign In’ box at the visitors’ parking lot gate.

• All vehicles moving within the park (including boat trailers) must be properly licensed, registered and operated as required by the ‘Motor Vehicle Act’ of the Province of British Columbia.

• The licensing of golf carts is not required. They are only permitted to operate on the roadways and the owner(s)’s lot and not on any other common property.

• All members with RV’s, sheds, vehicles, golf carts, boats and boat trailers on their sites or anywhere in the park, must ensure that a minimum of $1,000,000 valid public liability insurance is carried.

• All members, guests or visitors driving vehicles must be licensed to drive those vehicles (including golf carts).

• Proof of insurance must be provided upon request to the Directors.

• The above noted insurance stipulation also applies to any visitors using a member(s)’s lot. It is the members’ responsibility to ensure visitors have the above noted insurance.

• Additional sleeping accommodations (i.e. storage sheds or campers used as transportation) may be used only when members, visitors or renters are present and are occupying the main recreational vehicle.

• Boats, tents, cars, trucks and patios/sundecks are not to be used as sleeping accommodations.

• Overnight sleeping in any type of vehicle in the front parking lot is not allowed.

• The speed limit throughout the park is 15 km/h. This applies to vehicles, bicycles, golf carts, etc.

• Racing - (including bicycles, roller blades, skate-boards, etc. is not permitted anywhere in the park.

• One boat per site is allowed.

•  One other small boat (canoe, etc.) may be kept on a member’s lot.

• All boats and boat trailers must be properly licensed and registered and must include a minimum of $1,000,000 public liability insurance.

• Boats in the park are limited to 21 feet (6.40 meters) in length.

• ‘Length overall is measured from the tip of the bow in a straight line to the stern of the pleasure craft, including any rear deck extensions (platforms). Bow sprits; rudders; outboard motors and motor brackets; handles; and other fittings and attachments are not included in the measurement.’

• All new boats coming into the park must be measured by two Directors (measurements on boat registration plates or other documents are not accepted).

• Per motion passed at the 2010 AGM: Oversize boats may be parked short term on a member(s)’s lot with pre approval from the Board written letter of permission.

• Freestanding boat canopies are not allowed.

• Boats may be covered by secured tarps for protection.

• No boat may be parked or stored anywhere but on the member’s site

• The wharf, launch ramp, float and fish-cleaning station are available for use from around the May long weekend until around the Thanksgiving Day long weekend. The launching and removal of these items is at the discretion of the Directors.

• Boats can be tied up at the launch for a maximum of 20 minutes.

• The parking of boats and/or vehicles on the launch ramp or driveway/turn-around area is prohibited at all times.

• Access to common property is not to be restricted in any way.

• All members, guests and renters are entitled to use the common property. 

• Because unpredictable winds may cause kites to injure and/or damage RV’s, vehicles and boats, they are not to be flown within the park or on the waterfront.’.

• The tent is put up on or about the May long weekend and is taken down around mid September, at the discretion of the Directors.

• The tent is for the use of all members, visitors and renters.

• The tent can be booked for special events and a note of the booking must be made on the calendar (posted on the notice board by the washrooms).

• No business or solicitation of orders for products and services is permitted in any manner whatsoever anywhere on the property.

• The use of ANY electronic means (i.e. Airbnb, VRBO, etc.) or external agent to ‘advertise’ a lot/RV in the park for rent or act on behalf of the member is strictly prohibited.

• No real estate signs are to be posted on the common property with the one exception of 8 inch X 16 inch real estate for sale signs which may only be hung from the brackets at the park entrance sign. Real estate signs must display the lot # of the property for sale and the pertinent contact information.

• A request to advertise a site for sale on the Association’s website can be made through the ‘Contact’ page on the site or via an email to: oprca123@gmail.com.

• Members are responsible for renting their site and/or recreational vehicle and for collecting any fees charged.

• Members are responsible for the renters’ understanding and obeying all ‘Rules’ and ‘Internal Regulations’ of the Association.

• The use of ANY electronic means (i.e. Airbnb, VRBO, etc.) or external agent to ‘advertise’ a lot/RV in the park for rent or act on behalf of the member is strictly prohibited.

• Members are not allowed to rent or lease their site for a cumulative period of greater than six months in any calendar year (see ‘Definitions’ and ‘(Section 4)’.

• A person who used a site for six months of the year cannot then move to another site in the park.

• A ‘Visitor Information Form’ must be completed by the member(s) and submitted to the Property Manager prior to persons occupying a lot.

  • Members’ families are included in this requirement when the member is not going to be in residence.

• Directors have the right to deny the rental of the lot in circumstances where the proposed lease contravenes the ‘Rules’ or ‘Internal Regulations’ of the Co-op.

• The noted insurance stipulation in ‘Motor Vehicles’ (Section 10)’ also applies to any persons renting a lot from a member. It is the member(s)’ responsibility to ensure that renters have the above noted insurance in place.

• Each member is required to assist in the maintenance of the natural environment of the property.

• No clotheslines are permitted on the site (a small clothes-horse is permitted for use on a sundeck or patio).

• Members are responsible for the maintenance of their site and any improvements.

• Any items that are broken or not in service (i.e. antennas, engine parts, construction material, etc.) should be taken down and removed from the park.

• If a member is unable to handle the maintenance and/or improvements of their site, a written request may be made to the Property Manager for assistance.

• Any member who allows their site or improvements to become unkempt will be advised, in writing, by the Directors.

• Any maintenance required (and not undertaken by the member as requested by the Directors) will be carried out by the Association and all costs of such maintenance must be paid promptly by the member.

• Following a written notice specifying a time interval and date, any member who has not undertaken the cleanup of his/her site will be assessed a fine of $100 plus charges of $25/hour (plus related expenses) for time required to accomplish the task

• Members must remove from the park all garbage and waste for which they are responsible.

• Garbage is to be sealed in garbage bags before depositing it in the garbage bin.

• Construction or building scraps, cardboard or carpeting must be removed from the Association’s property. These are not to be deposited in the garbage or recycling bins.

• Garbage bins and blue boxes are for member(s)’, visitors’ and renters’ use only.

• There are separate dumpsters for garbage, recycling, cardboard and food scraps and it is imperative that members/guests separate all garbage for recycling and composting as noted on the bins.

  • The park will be fined if this is not done correctly.

• No outside garbage is to be deposited in the garbage bins or blue boxes.

• The dumping of any substance, material or garbage on the beach or on common property is forbidden 

• Beach fire closures will be determined by the Otter Point Fire Department or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

• Any known fire closures will be posted by the Directors on the bulletin-board at the washrooms

• Care and consideration should be shown to members whose sites are located on beach frontage.

• Beach fires must be confined within the fire rings provided.

• Children must be under adult supervision at all times.

• Fires must be fully extinguished prior to leaving them.

• Permits for larger fires may be obtained from the Otter Point Fire Department (the Directors must be notified of this request).

• Members are responsible for supplying their own firewood and removing any excess wood after a fire is extinguished.

• No personal fire wood is to be stored on the beach

• No fire-causing or fire-feeding materials (such as barbecue coals, cigarette butts, used matches, newspapers, cardboard boxes or paper bags, etc.) may be stored or discarded on the property.

• Store fuel on the property only in quantities necessary for ordinary camping and/or boating activities and always under conditions that minimize the risk of fire.

• All propane tanks and bottles must be secured in accordance with the ‘BC Safety Authority’.

• Keep water available for fire suppression whenever a fire or barbeque is lit.

• Smoking is not permitted in any of the Association’s buildings or structures.

• No smoking materials may be deposited anywhere on common property or on other members’ sites

• Pets are permitted in the park.

• Pets are not permitted to enter any other member’s site unless invited.

• All fecal deposits must be cleaned up immediately by the person responsible for the pet.

• Pets must not be permitted to become a nuisance to other members, visitors or renters.

• Pets must be leashed at all times.

• Barking dogs will not be allowed to stay in the park.

• No radios, recorders, televisions, parties or other sources of noise shall be audible on neighboring sites after 10:00 p.m. or before 8:00 a.m.

• Boat motors must not be test started or flushed between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.

• Vehicle back-up alarms must be deactivated between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00a.m.

• Noise must be kept at reasonable levels at all times so as not to disturb other members, guests and renters.

• Potable water is supplied to each site.

• Any changes or extensions of water outlets must be submitted in writing to the Property Manager for approval by the Directors.

• General maintenance of the sewer and septic tank system is the responsibility of the Association.

• However, clogged lines occurring in the sewer line from a member’s site and clearly attributable to that site will be the responsibility of the owner of that site.

• Washing machines are not allowed in recreational vehicles or in storage sheds.

• Sewer lines not in use must be properly capped at all times.

• Sewer hoses must be in good condition at all times (an appropriate elbow adapter connector must be used).

• There is currently no public telephone on site.

• The Caretaker’s phone can be used in the event of emergencies only (See ’Contact Information (Section 25)’ below.

• On site laundry facilities are provided for members, visitors and guests.

• Each lot contributes (annually) to the laundry facilities.

• No laundry from outside the park may be brought in for washing.

• A sign up sheet in the laundry room must be used to reserve the machines.

• Electrical power plugs for each site are 30 amps, 110/120 volts.

• Any changes or extensions of these outlets must be submitted in writing to the Property Manager for approval by the Directors.

• Care should be taken not to overload electrical circuits, as doing so will ‘trip’ the breakers in the electrical sheds.

• There are four electrical sheds on the property. Members should identify which shed their own breaker is in

• Members should ensure they obtain gate openers and keys from previous owners.

• If a member is not able to do this, they may purchase gate openers/keys from Harbour Doors and have it programmed by a Director.

• All insurance costs, cost of maintenance and improvement of the property and all other expenses of the Association shall be met and paid for by calls or assessments. All 108 sites share these costs.

• Property taxes are assessed according to the number of shares assigned to each site.

• Annual member assessments are prepared and provided to members prior to each annual general meeting and are due and payable by June 30 each year.

• A $100 penalty will be assessed to shareholders for late payment of annual assessments. Compound interest of 2% will be charged on unpaid assessments including the late fee.

• The Association assesses a $200 administration fee to cover any expenses incurred when shares for lots are transferred.

• When attending meetings or performing other duties related to the Association, Directors will be compensated for incurred and verified mileage at the current British Columbia government rate.

• Where ferry travel is required, the cost of the fare will be reimbursed at the current BC Ferry rate on the date the expense was incurred.

• Receipts are required for all reimbursement expenses (excluding gas as mileage is paid instead).

• ‘Rules’ and ‘Internal Regulations’ can be viewed/printed from the Association’s web site.

• Electronic copies can be requested via email at: 7899otter@gmail.com.

• Printed copies can be provided to members at a charge of $0.25 per page, plus postage.

• All members are expected to participate in keeping the park a clean, well maintained and enjoyable place.

• Volunteering for work parties, committees, Board positions, etc. is a part of belonging to a cooperative association and all contributions to the good of the park are appreciated.

• Every member, visitor and renter must be considerate and courteous to all other members, guests and renters.

• The use of member sites as a short cut to another area of the park is not permitted (unless prior permission from that member has been obtained). This includes empty lots in the park.

• Marked pathways must be used at all times.

• No vehicles can be parked either partially or fully on the common roadways.

• Members are not to contact the Caretaker directly with general complaints or requests for work to be completed within the park. These requests must be made in writing to the Property Manager and must include the member’s name/site number and date or no action will be taken.

• No member or visitor is permitted to deface or otherwise damage or litter around any of the buildings or common areas of the park.

• Members will be held responsible for any damage caused by themselves, their guests or renters.

• Member sites are not to be used for general storage.

• Important Reminders:

  • The speed limit in the park is 15 km/h at all times for any type of moving vehicle (car, truck, bicycle, golf cart, etc.).

  • Please ensure trailers, etc. are properly locked before leaving the park.

  • The internet connection in the park is NEVER to be used to download any copyrighted content. This is a very serious matter that puts the park in a potential legal situation. Anyone caught doing this may face severe penalties.