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Building
Submission |
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| ECO-GUIDELINES
of Pleasure
Island Limited
a Belize Corporation
IT IS INTENDED
THAT ALL PURCHASERS OF PARCELS LOCATED
ON LONG CAYE AT THE LIGHTHOUSE REEF
ATOLL SHALL PURCHASE THE PARCELS SUBJECT
TO AND BE BOUND BY THESE ECO-GUIDELINES
EFFECTING SAID PARCELS AT LONG CAYE
AT LIGHTHOUSE REEF NOW AND FOREVER
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The
Developer's Mission Statement
“To
provide a significant and educational
experience for all,while
serving as a role-model for self-sustaining
environments and the
preservation of natural habitats worldwide.”
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| PLEASURE
ISLAND LIMITED’S
COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS,
RULES,
REGULATIONS AND AGREEMENTS
GOVERNING AND REGULATING
THE LONG CAYE PRESERVE AT THE LIGHTHOUSE
REEF ATOLL
(“LONG CAYE”), BELIZE,
C.A. (“ECO-GUIDELINES”)
©
Pleasure Island Limited All rights
reserved. Reproduction in whole or in
part is expressly forbidden.
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Table
of Contents |
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INTRODUCTION
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ESTABLISHMENT
OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW BOARD
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RULES, REGULATIONS,
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THE
E.R.B. |
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| IV |
PROCEDURES
FOR SUBMISSION OF PARCEL OWNER’S
APPLICATION |
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| V |
REVIEW CRITERIA
FOR APPLICATION TO THE E.R.B. |
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| VI |
RULES, REGULATIONS
AND AGREEMENTS |
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| VII |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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INTRODUCTION
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Purpose |
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The Eco-Guidelines
set forth herein have been enacted
and will be amended from time
to time to accomplish the highest
standard of self-sustainability
that can be reached for the environment
and healthy continuance of Long
Caye. The goal is to create practices
for sustainable development and
dwellings that minimally affect
the environment. The parcel owners
are individuals who share Pleasure
Island Limited’s appreciation
of nature and our concerns to
maintain these important natural
habitats. To ensure the lowest
possible impact on the existing
plant and animal life, boardwalks
will be strategically located
on the Island to elevate the human
travel path as necessary. When
pathways are created for access
purposes, culverts will be installed
to maintain the water flow. All
dwellings are to be unobtrusive,
site-adaptive in design and must
be of stilt construction to further
ensure that the water flow of
the Caye is minimally disturbed
and to accommodate water lens
(water table) and tidal changes.
Virtually all lakes, ponds, lagoons,
creeks and other wetlands on Long
Caye are to remain. Creeks and
lagoons swell and the water lens
(water table) of Long Caye rises
creating new habitats. The diverse
flora and fauna of the Caye is
dependent upon the essential replenishment
of the fresh water supply provided
by the seasonal rainfall. These
Eco-Guidelines have been established
to provide policies and procedures
so we can co-exist with and have
minimal impact on the natural
habitats. These Eco-Guidelines
will maintain the natural condition
and value of Long Caye properties
and make the community a harmonious
and aesthetically pleasing Preserve.
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Authority
of Pleasure Island Limited’s
Board of Directors |
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The Board of Directors
of Pleasure Island Limited, a
Belize Corporation after having
received approval from the Government
of Belize, Department of the Environment
(hereinafter referred to as the
D.O.E.), shall promulgate and
enact such covenants, conditions,
restrictions, rules, regulations
and agreements as it deems necessary
and proper, setting forth guidelines,
procedures and requirements to
be followed and complied with
by parcel owners at Long Caye.
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ESTABLISHMENT
OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW BOARD
("E.R.B.")
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Membership |
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In order to administer
and supervise the enforcement
of all these Eco-Guidelines and
in order to provide a systematic
and uniform review of all proposed
construction of any type and nature
on Long Caye, the Board of Directors
of Pleasure Island Limited shall
have promulgated and enacted the
Eco-Guidelines herein set forth
and do hereby establish the E.R.B.
which shall be composed of three
members. The Board of Directors
of Pleasure Island Limited shall,
in its sole discretion, appoint
all members of the E.R.B. (Each
to be a voting member). The purpose
of the E.R.B. is to provide for
a systematic and uniform review
of all proposed construction of
any type or nature whatsoever
within Long Caye and to establish
and maintain design criteria regarding
such proposed plans for building
and construction. The E.R.B. will
insure that such plans are consistent
with the quality of environmental
standards required by these Eco-Guidelines |
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Authority
of the E.R.B |
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1.
Require an application,
any appropriate pla
2.
Charge review fees.
3.
Approve or deny items
submitted.
4.
Halt any construction
process on site that is in violation.
5.
Distribute construction-related
rules and regulations.
6.
Determine and review policies,
procedures and criteria.
7.Revise/amend
E.R.B. rules, regulations, policies,
procedures, criteria, covenants,
conditions and restrictions subject
to approval of the Board of Directors
of Pleasure Island Limited |
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Definitions
for E.R.B. Procedures |
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1.
Applicant - the
individual making the submittal
to the E.R.B.; either the parcel
owner or an agent for the parcel
owner.
2.
Category of Review
- one of the five organized areas
of review criteria: Site Plan,
Survey, Floor Plan and Elevations,
Exterior Materials and Colors,
Landscape. All items submitted
must be organized accordingly
and show compliance with all review
criteria for the Category submitted,
as detailed in the chapter "Review
Criteria" in order to receive
final approval.
3.
Final Approval
- a decision by the E.R.B.
that the item(s) reviewed have
met all criteria standards and
requirements for that Category
of Review. Final Approval of both
the Site Plan Category and Floor
Plan & Elevations Category
indicate approval for construction
commencement. No site work is
allowed that pertains to a Category
of Review without receipt of plans
by Applicant with a Final Approval
stamp and the decision letter.
4.
Conditional Approval
- a decision by the E.R.B.
that the item(s) reviewed meet(s)
all criteria with the exception
of a few minor notations. The
E.R.B. has determined, in its
sole discretion, that the item(s)
may be revised and resubmitted
to the E.R.B. Chairperson or other
designated individual who may
give Final Approval upon determination
of compliance with the required
criteria. No work may commence
until receipt by Applicant of
plans with a Final Approval stamp
and the decision letter. Failure
to receive Final Approval within
the time period allotted will
result in an official decision
of denial. Dwelling additions
and re-habs may commence work
provided housekeeping items are
corrected within the allotted
time frame directed by the E.R.B.
Resubmission of these plans must
be signed and sealed and the office
of the E.R.B must write a Final
Approval letter.
5.
Denial - a decision
by the E.R.B. that the item(s)
reviewed are in conflict with
E.R.B. criteria standards or insufficient
in detailing the appropriate E.R.B.
criteria. Resubmission of revised
item(s) will require inclusion
submission of a resubmission fee
as noted in this document.
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D.O.E.
- Government of Belize, Department
of the Environment.
7.
Table - a decision
by the E.R.B. whereby the item(s)
reviewed are not in conflict with
the criteria; however, additional
information must be received either
by the E.R.B. or applicant in
addition to that otherwise required,
due to unusual or exceptional
circumstances.
8.
Decision Letter
- the letter from the E.R.B. Chairperson
or his or her designee that details
the E.R.B. decision regarding
any items reviewed by either the
E.R.B. or its designee.
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Height - that
distance between the ground and
the highest point of the roof.
10.
Lowest Finished First Floor Elevation
- that elevation of the
lowest, habitable finished floor
line.
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Hardship
- any unusual and extraordinary
circumstances beyond the control
of the Applicant that causes a
problem with either the construction
or use of a residence, as determined
in the sole and absolute discretion
of the E.R.B. No hardship variance
can modify any provisions of this
document, without the approval
of the E.R.B.
12.
Privacy Wall -
a wall, of which the purpose is
to provide privacy into a specific
area of a yard or residence.
13.
Dwelling
- any structure erected
for the support, enclosure, shelter,
protection or use for chattels,
persons, animals and the like.
14.
Structure - refer
to the definition of "dwelling."
15.
Accessory Structure
- any man-made item or element
including, but not limited to:
sculptures, statuary, decorative
art objects, urns, rock gardens,
etc.
16.
Ground Preparation (including
Demolition) -
starting site preparation, removal
or alteration of landscaping,
beginning alterations to or demolition
of existing dwellings or structures,
new dwelling construction, or
commencing any work on a parcel
or site prior to E.R.B. approval
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RULES,
REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
OF THE E.R.B. |
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Meetings |
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Meetings for the
E.R.B. are held monthly, unless
otherwise designated. The E.R.B.
Chairperson, as appointed by the
Board of Directors of Pleasure
Island Limited, chairs the meetings.
A majority of voting E.R.B. members
constitutes a quorum for any E.R.B.
meeting. Decisions are based on
a simple majority vote of those
voting members present. An E.R.B.
member may designate a proxy to
act as a temporary member in his/her
place provided that the Board
of Directors of Pleasure Island
Limited approves such designee.
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Construction
Restrictions |
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No construction,
demolition or alteration may be
started in any manner or respect,
including ground preparation,
until Final Approval, stamped
plans have been received by the
Applicant for both the Site Plan
Category and Floor Plan and Elevations
Category. No other category of
work may be commenced without
Final Approval being received
by the Applicant, except for surveying
and staking. "Construction"
includes demolition of an existing
dwelling and ground preparation,
as defined herein and also includes
the alteration or renovation of
an existing dwelling where 50%
or more of the floor area of the
existing dwelling is to be altered,
renovated or added. Reasonable
extensions of time may be granted
by the E.R.B. for good cause on
payment of additional fees as
provided in these Eco-Guidelines.
On failure of the Parcel Owner
to observe requirements as to
commencement and completion of
construction, the E.R.B. shall,
in its discretion, impose fines
against the Parcel Owner as provided
herein. |
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Limitations
of Responsibilities |
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The
E.R.B. reviews the items in a
submission package for conformance
with the criteria as detailed
in these Eco-Guidelines. The E.R.B.,
Pleasure Island Limited, its Board
of Directors, Officers and Employees
do not in any way assume responsibility
for:
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The structural integrity,
adequacy, safety or withdrawal.
2.
Soil erosion or
otherwise unstable soil conditions.
3.
Compliance with
applicable governmental or quasi-governmental
laws, regulations, code ordinances
or requirements.
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Performance or quality
of work by any contractor or subcontractor. |
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Easement
Releases |
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Review/approval
does not relieve Applicants of
the responsibility to obtain required
releases for any construction
in easements prior to commencement
of construction. |
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Plan
Preparation |
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All plans must
be professionally prepared. All
plans must be in compliance with
all appropriate government agencies.
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Parcel
Use |
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Only residential
or private recreational uses are
allowed for a parcel designated
as a Residential Parcel. However,
residential parcel owners may
operate a bed and breakfast from
a residential parcel where food
and beverages are available for
sale and consumption by guests
of the bed and breakfast. Parcels
designated as Commercial parcels
may be used for residential and
commercial purposes. A dwelling
may be constructed on more than
one parcel, only with the prior
written consent of the E.R.B.
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Review |
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The E.R.B. may
withhold approval, or refrain
from taking any action of any
items for a parcel if there are
existing E.R.B. violations associated
with the parcel, or any other
parcels owned by the Applicant,
or if any other items requested
by the E.R.B. pertaining to the
parcel, or other parcels owned
by the Applicant are past due
in receipt. |
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Fines |
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If the E.R.B. notifies
a Parcel Owner of a violation
thereon of any provision of these
Eco-Guidelines, and such violation
is not corrected within thirty
(30) days after notice, then the
E.R.B. may impose a fine in an
amount up to a maximum of five
hundred dollars (US$500.00), and
said fine may be re-imposed every
additional sixty (60) days, or
part thereof, that said violation
remains uncorrected. The E.R.B.
shall notify the Board of Directors
of Pleasure Island Limited of
such fines, and the Board of Directors
of Pleasure Island Limited shall
have the authority to levy an
Individual Assessment for such
fines, including without limitation,
the filing and foreclosing of
a lien against the parcel. |
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PROCEDURES
FOR SUBMISSION OF PARCEL OWNER'S
APPLICATION |
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Submission
Package |
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The
Submission Package should include
a cover letter from the Applicant,
any appropriate fee and the item(s)
for review. All packages are to
be submitted in duplicate form.
Drawing must be submitted in English
and unit of measure must be feet
and inches. Minimum scale requested
for drawings is 3/16” =
1’. There are three (3)
Categories of Review:
1.
Survey
2.
Site Plan –
Must show position of building
on parcel with roof dimensions,
setbacks and material specifications.
Must show North position.
3.
Architectural Plans
– including:
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Floor Plan –
Must show interior dimensions
(net area for each room)
and exterior dimensions.
Commercial buildings must
show location and description
of commercial space and
housing if applicable. Create
chart showing:
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Gross area of building
(based on outside
dimensions).
ii.
Sum of the veranda,
stair and platform
areas (and all other
areas not considered
part of the living
or commercial area).
iii.
Sum of items IV.A.3.a.i.
and IV.A.3.a.ii considered
total building area |
b. Sections
– At least one section
of the building illustrating
highest point of building
with dimensions from ground
to top of roof and material
specification.
c. Elevations
– Front and side
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Floor Framing System
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Roof Framing System
f.
Electrical Plan
g.
Plumbing Plan
h.
Exterior Colors
and Materials
To view a sample Architectural
Plans, please visit the
Pleasure Island Limited
website.
The Submission Package for
Final Approval must include
the final drawings as intended
to be submitted to the Government
of Belize. Each Submission
Package must include a Review
Application and be complete,
(i.e. all criteria pertinent
to that Category of Review
must be included or otherwise
referenced, in order to
receive Final Approval).
The criteria are detailed
further in these Eco-Guidelines
in the chapter on "Review
Criteria." All categories
of review should be submitted
simultaneously. |
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Review
Fees |
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There is a two
hundred dollar (US$200.00) review
fee that includes preliminary
and final review for all review
category submissions. This must
be included as part of the initial
submission package. Fee for revision
to a previously approved plan
is one hundred dollars (US$100.00).
There is an additional one hundred
dollar (US$100.00) fee charged
to review any submission package
that has been previously denied
by the E.R.B. for reasons pertaining
to lack of adherence to the review
criteria for that Category of
Review. |
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Deadline |
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Deadline for receipt
of a submission package by the
E.R.B. is 11:00 a.m. on the first
day of each month. Contact the
E.R.B. by email at LongcayeLH@aol.com
for time and dates for planned
meetings. |
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Plan
Review |
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The E.R.B. reviews
all submission packages within
30 days of submission unless designated
otherwise. The response may be
mailed upon request. The response
consists of one set of appropriately
stamped items and the E.R.B. decision
letter. Applicants are encouraged
to submit items in a conceptual
or preliminary state when there
are questionable review items,
as such submissions could avoid
costly resubmission and/or delays
later in the review process. |
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Revised
Plans |
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Revisions to any
Final Approval item(s) must be
submitted for approval according
to the above-described procedures.
Revision fee due on submission
of revisions is specified in IV.B.
above |
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Variances |
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Under rare circumstances,
a variance to those requirements
established by the E.R.B. may
be granted to an Applicant. All
variance requests must be made
in writing. Any variance granted
is to be considered unique and
not precedent setting for future
E.R.B. decisions. A variance will
be issued based on E.R.B. judgment
of hardship, community aesthetics
or any pertinent environmental
issue and must be reasonable under
the circumstances, and subject
to any applicable provisions herein.
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Withdrawal |
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In the event a
submission is unqualified for
E.R.B. review, the Applicant may
withdraw the submission and any
review fee returned upon request.
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Appeal |
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In the event an
appeal is desired of a Denial
decision, under this document,
an Applicant may request a re-review
of submitted plans. The E.R.B.
will make its decision within
thirty (30) days of its meeting.
If the issue being appealed is
an issue of environmental significance
it may be brought to the D.O.E.
and their decision shall be binding.
All costs incurred in going before
the D.O.E. shall be the responsibility
of the Applicant. The D.O.E. decision
will be final and binding. |
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Remedies |
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In the event of
commencement of construction or
site improvement for items pertaining
to a Category of Review for which
Final Approval has not been granted,
the E.R.B. shall, through the
Board of Directors of Pleasure
Island Limited, seek any available
legal remedy, which shall include
injunctive relief.
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Completion
of Construction: Certification;
Survey; Inspection |
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Certification;
Survey; Inspection - The building
or improvement shall not be used
or, it shall not be occupied until
such time as (1) the E.R.B. receives
notice of completion from the
Parcel Owner or his or her agent
certifying that all construction
and improvements comply with plans
and specifications as previously
approved by the E.R.B., prepared
as required by E.R.B. regulations,
showing all construction and improvements
in accordance with plans and specifications
previously approved by the E.R.B.;
(2) the E.R.B. approved same for
compliance with plans and specifications
as previously approved by the
E.R.B. |
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REVIEW
CRITERIA FOR APPLICATION TO THE
E.R.B. |
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Utilities |
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1.Energy
Plan
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a.
Solar power and/or wind
power shall be the primary
sources of energy on Long
Caye. Low decibel butane
generators may be used for
emergency backup power.
b. The
use of a gauge is encouraged
to monitor available energy
in the battery and indicate
when batteries are full.
c. The use of a voltmeter
is encouraged to allow Parcel
Owners to adjust solar panels
to the optimum angle to
the sun.
d.
The use of an occupancy
sensor is encouraged to
minimize energy use when
unit is not occupied.
e.
For ventilation and cooling,
passive and neutral techniques
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2.Water
Supply and Collection
Units must have cisterns, bladders
or water catchment and holding
systems, which store rainwater
collected. A reverse osmosis
water treatment system may be
used for production of potable
water.
3.Waste
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a.
Composting Toilets -
Human waste must be treated
with composting toilets.
Septic tanks, cesspools
and sewers are prohibited.
b. Gray water
(showers, sinks, etc.)
- Gray water holding tanks
shall be used in conjunction
with drip irrigation systems
for the fertilization of
local planting.
c. Food Waste -
Food waste must be disposed
of in composting bins.
d. All Residential
Parcel Owners must
participate in the Recycling
and Reclamation Program.
They must have a composting
bin for food waste, paper
products and any other compostable
materials, along with recycling
bins for crushed metal cans,
glass and plastic bottles
and/or containers. Parcel
Owners must take recyclable
materials to designated
waste collection sites.
e. All Commercial
Parcel Owners are
required to participate
in the Recycling and Reclamation
Program, however, each Commercial
Parcel Owner is responsible
to remove and return all
waste to mainland Belize
and dispose of all waste
at a designated disposal
site. The cost to transport
and dispose of such waste
is at Commercial Parcel
Owner’s sole expense.
Commercial Parcel Owners
may not use Residential
designated waste disposal
sites and if found to be
doing so are subject to
a Fine for each offense,
which will be calculated
by, and at the sole discretion
of the E.R.B. |
4.Lighting
fixtures
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a.
Dwelling lighting may be
low or high voltage.
b.
Lighting shall be low intensity
and directed downward or
reflected with cut off angles,
or set back from the beach
so as to not be directly
visible or disturbing to
the wildlife |
5.
Approval
All Utility Plans must be submitted
to E.R.B. for approval.
6.
All consumable goods or products,
including but not limited to
bathing products, cleaning solutions,
cleaning products, cleaning
supplies, household paper products
and sunscreen must be biodegradable.
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Survey |
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The E.R.B. reserves
the right to request a survey
of any questionable item during
construction of the dwelling. |
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Site
Plan |
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1.Setback
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a.
All setbacks shall be subject
to and comply with documentation
herein, and shall be measured
from the appropriate property
line. Dimensions from the
property line for any structural
elements (e.g. structures,
screened enclosures, porches,
walls, equipment, accessory
structure, garage, etc.)
must be shown. The E.R.B.
may modify, amend or waive
setback requirements in
accordance with this document.
b.
Minimum front yard, rear
yard and side yard setbacks
for dwellings, patios, porches,
decks, garages, buildings
and screened enclosures
is ten (10) feet.
c. Minimum
side yard setback for equipment,
trash containers and other
similar utilitarian devices
is ten (10) feet. Such items
must be landscaped from
view.
d.
No equipment is permitted
in front, side or rear yard
building setback areas.
e.
Minimum setbacks for non-privacy
walls and landscape walls,
as described herein, are
ten (10) feet from the front
property line, ten (10)
feet from the side property
line, and ten (10) feet
from the rear property line
unless otherwise approved
by the E.R.B. The E.R.B.
may change these minimums
as deemed suitable. |
2.Grade
Elevations
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a.
The site plan must show
the minimum lowest, finished
floor elevation, according
to the definition in II.C.10.
of these Eco?Guidelines. |
3.
Residential and Commercial Graphics
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a.
All signage must be included
in the submission package
and approved by the E.R.B. |
4.
Fences and Walls
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a.
The design, materials
and height of any wall and/or
fence must be shown, either
on the site plan or by separate
drawing.
b.
Privacy walls and fences,
as defined in II.C.12.,
must not exceed six (6)
feet in height., except
for privacy wall around
cistern which may not exceed
twelve (12) feet.
c. No wall
or fence may obstruct the
drainage or the flow of
water.
d.
Any combination of landscaping
and fence or wall elements
must be approved by the
E.R.B. in its sole discretion,
to create an effect similar
to a wall or fence. The
appropriate E.R.B. provisions
for wall and fences will
apply in such instance.
e. Chain
link fences are prohibited. |
5.Accessory
Dwellings and Structures
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a.
Any accessory structure,
as defined in II.C.15. of
these Eco-Guidelines, must
be detailed on the site
plan and specifically approved
by the E.R.B.
b.
Aerials, antennae and satellite
dishes are acceptable as
approved by E.R.B. regulations.
c.
No accessory buildings of
any kind are permitted unless
otherwise approved by the
E.R.B. |
6.Swimming
Pools, Hot Tubs, Whirlpools,
Etc.
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a.
In-ground swimming pools,
hot tubs, whirlpools, etc.
are prohibited on Long Caye.
Above ground swimming pools,
hot tubs, whirlpools, etc.
are permitted where they
do not materially disturb
the natural habits or natural
water flow. |
7.Garbage
and Trash Containers; Sanitary
Structures
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a.
During the construction
period of a residence, a
construction container,
or other approved containers
are required on the site.
Such containers or composting
toilets are to be located
so as to provide minimum
visual off-site exposure.
Construction debris is to
be removed from Long Caye
frequently to avoid offense
or nuisance to neighbors
and must be disposed of
at an appropriate disposal
site on mainland Belize
at parcel owner’s
or contractor’s sole
expense.
b.
A wall, fence or adequate
landscaping must conceal
residential garbage containers
and/or compost bins. |
8.Utilities
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a.
All power transformers
and other utility service
equipment are to be shielded
by enclosures of wood, masonry
or landscaping as approved
by the E.R.B. |
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Architectural
Plans |
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1.Building
Size
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a.
On a residential parcel,
construction of a single
story dwelling may not exceed
twenty percent (20%) of
the gross parcel square
footage (e.g. parcel size
is 50' X 100' = 5,000 square
feet, dwelling may not exceed
1,000 square feet). Square
footage measurements shall
include the exterior walls.
All square footage measurements
shall be exclusive of porches,
decks or patios.
b. On a
commercial parcel, construction
of a dwelling may not exceed
fifty percent (50%) of the
gross parcel square footage
(e.g. parcel size is 50'
X 100' = 5,000 square feet,
dwelling may not exceed
2,500 square feet). Square
footage measurements shall
include the exterior walls.
All square footage measurements
shall be exclusive of porches,
decks or patios.
c. Parcel
Owners having multiple parcels,
each contiguous, may construct
a dwelling using the same
calculation as above; however,
multiple parcel square footage
may be combined in the calculation
of a single dwelling’s
total square footage.
d.
There shall be no two-story
dwellings constructed on
Long Caye Residential Parcels.
Commercial dwellings may
be two-story, but must conform
to height restrictions listed
below inV.D.2.b.
e. Associated
structures such as porches,
decks, patios, holding tanks
for water storage, storerooms
and other structures may
not exceed 10% of the total
parcel size. This 10% calculation
shall be considered in addition
to the 20% residential dwelling
or 50% commercial building
calculations.
f.
Floor Plan drawings must
use a minimum scale of 3/16"
= 1'. |
2.Elevations
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a.
All dwellings are to be
erected on stilt or post
construction having a minimum
height of four (4) feet
above existing grade.
b.
The height of any residential
or commercial dwelling is
not to be more than twenty-eight
(28) feet from the ground.
The appropriate terms for
height calculation are defined
in II.C.9. of these Eco-Guidelines.
c.
Elevation drawings must
use a minimum scale of 3/16"
= 1'. |
3.Roofs
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Roofs should
be designed to catch rainwater
with drainage to a cistern
or bladder. Roofs are to
be constructed with overhangs
to protect dwellings from
mid-day sun.
a.
The minimum roof slope is
a 6:12 slope. A lower slope,
or even some flattened roof
area, may be allowed if,
in the sole discretion of
the E.R.B., such roof area
is architecturally integrated
into the overall roof design.
b.
Rooftop solar collectors,
as approved by the E.R.B.;
engineering drawings, including
reference to ventilators
may be used if the roof
vents are low profile, blending
into the roof materials.
c.
Plumbing and heating vents
protruding from any roof
area are to be painted so
as to blend into the roofing
color. Electrically powered
ventilators may be used
if the roof vents are low
profile, blending into the
roofing materials.
d. Asphalt
and gravel built up roofing
on pitched surfaces and
asphalt composition shingles
are prohibited.
e. Roof
plan must use a minimum
scale of 3/16" = 1'. |
4.Garages,
Carports, Automobiles and Golf
Carts
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a.
Garages may be used to store
golf carts.
b.
Carports are prohibited.
c.
Automobiles are prohibited.
d.
Residential Parcel Owners
are only permitted electric
powered golf carts.
e.
Commercial Parcel Owners
may use electric, solar
or gas powered golf carts. |
5.Exterior
Colors, Materials and Screening
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a.
Exterior Colors
1. All
colors are to be approved
by the E.R.B. The E.R.B.
reserves the right to review
any other item that may
affect the exterior appearance.
2.
The E.R.B. will consider
the aesthetic harmony of
the color schedule with
the surrounding area.
b. Exterior
Materials
1.
Imitation materials for
facades are acceptable as
long as
they are
architecturally integrated
with dwelling design.
2.
Native materials (i.e. trees
native to Belize) are encouraged.
c. Screen Enclosures
1. Screen
enclosures must be of a
color that harmonizes with
the natural scheme.
2.
All screen roofs must be
of a hip, gable or mansard
type.
3.
Plans submitted for screen
enclosures must include
the following:
a. A complete
site plan showing the screen
enclosure.
b.
A complete roof plan of
the dwelling showing the
screen enclosure with the
configuration of the screen
enclosure frame members
in plan.
c.
All affected exterior elevations
of the entire dwelling showing
all the frame members of
the screen enclosure in
place. |
6.Landscape,
Irrigation and Exterior Lighting
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a.
Tree and Shrub Trimming
and Removal
1. No trees will be cut
or removed beyond what shall
be necessary to clear for
construction of a residential
or commercial dwelling without
E.R.B. approval. Trimming
and/or pruning are acceptable
only with E.R.B. approval.
b. Landscape
Materials
1.
If additional landscape
materials are needed they
shall be of salt-tolerant
indigenous plants to Belize.
A list of additional landscaping
materials must be submitted.
2.
No trees will be cut or
removed without approval
of the E.R.B. If a tree
is removed, the owner will
replace it with another
tree acceptable to the E.R.B.
on another portion of the
site, or the E.R.B., in
its sole discretion, may
approve non-replacement.
3.
Final Approval of all landscape
material will include the
reservation of the right
by the E.R.B. to inspect
the plantings during the
six (6) month period following
the completion of the landscape
installation. |
7.Exterior
Lighting
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a.
Outdoor lighting must be
located so that it does
not interfere with or become
a nuisance to other residents
or wildlife (e.g. no exterior
lights during turtle nesting
season).
b.
The light source of any
exterior light must be shielded
from public view.
c. The
E.R.B. reserves the right
to enforce lighting provisions
from aesthetics and an environmental
standpoint after the construction
of the residence is completed. |
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RULES,
REGULATIONS AND AGREEMENTS
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Accessory
Structures |
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Must be located
within property lines and within
required setbacks. Accessory Structures
must not be located, constructed,
painted or used in such manner
as to create any off-site visual,
audible or aesthetic nuisance
or disturbance. The E.R.B. shall
consider height (including base
or foundation structure), size,
number of objects in adjacent
area, color, design, lighting
(if any), material, subject and
possible interference with rights
of other Parcel Owners to quiet
enjoyment of their rights and
properties. Accessory Structures
must not create a safety hazard
to occupants or off-site persons
(e.g. neighbors). Landscaping
screening or restrictions on hours
or manner of use, may be considered
in reviewing proposed installation
of the Accessory Structures. |
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Maintenance;
Exterior Colors |
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Applicable to original
or repainting of Accessory Structures,
Roofs, Fences, Awnings, Screen
Enclosures and any additional
or appurtenances thereto. Repainting
in original colors is permitted
without application. Subject to
review of neighboring parcels
and other residences within Long
Caye, variations and variances
shall be considered or permitted
if in keeping with overall requirements
of aesthetics for type of structure,
location, community appearance,
maintenance and resale values.
Maintenance is the responsibility
of the Parcel Owner. All dwellings,
accessory and related structures
shall be cleaned and maintained
as in original or subsequently
approved condition so as to maintain
the harmony and aesthetic appearance
of the community. Fines for non-observance
shall be imposed at the sole discretion
of the E.R.B. |
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| C |
Satellite
Dishes |
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Regulations
cover all exterior parts of Digital
Satellite System, including satellite
dish, base, mounting board, mounting
brackets, wiring and all accessory
and related equipment.
1.
Satellite dishes
on Residential parcels may not
exceed 48" in diameter.
2.
Satellite
dishes must be screened from off-site
view by wall, fence, shrubs, trees
or other appropriate landscaping.
Any such screening is to be maintained.
3.
Each application for
installation is to be reviewed,
at the discretion of the E.R.B.,
on an individual basis, considering
site, color, manner of installation,
location of installation, possible
visual or other nuisance, aesthetics,
size and other factors.\ |
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| D |
Solar
Collectors and Panels |
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Application to
include scaled roof plan showing
design, location and construction
of solar panels, all elevations
reflecting accessory equipment
and supply and return pipes. Solar
panels of any type are not to
be visible from the front of the
dwelling. Otherwise, permitted
only on roofs with an orientation
to the south or with 45 degrees
east or west of due south at locations.
The E.R.B. will consider the appearance
and aesthetic harmony of the installation
but shall not have responsibility
for its materials, structural
integrity, safety, suitability
for intended use or manner of
installation |
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New
Construction, Alteration, Renovation,
Demolition and Ground Preparation
of Dwelling and Parcels |
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1.
Adjoining parcels
shall be kept free of all Construction
material and refuse at all times
during Construction.
2. Sanitary structures (e.g.
portable composting toilets) and
refuse containers are limited
to one of each located on the
Construction site. Both composting
toilets and containers must be
screened to provide minimum off-site
view or exposure.
3.
Building materials,
refuse or Construction equipment
shall not be discarded on or in
any way permitted to remain on
neighboring properties.
4.
Damage to adjoining properties
is the responsibility
of Parcel Owner and builder/contractor.
5.
In addition to penalties
and liabilities provided by D.O.E.,
the E.R.B. may halt the construction
process on a site until the violation
is corrected. |
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Moorings
and Anchorage |
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Moorings will be
placed only at E.R.B. designated
mooring sites. The moorings will
be used in lieu of dropping anchor
and will only be placed in areas
that will have minimal impact
on the marine habitats. |
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| G |
Seabed
Protection |
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Propeller or jet-driven
watercrafts must have a minimum
of a two (2) foot clearance from
sea bottom to prevent the scarring
and/or destruction of the marine
habitats. |
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| H |
Non-Power
Watercraft |
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These watercrafts
are permitted and may be temporarily
beached at designated areas so
as to not impact turtle nesting
sites. These watercrafts must
be stored under dwellings, out
of site. |
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| I |
Fire
Extinguishers |
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All buildings must
have a minimum of one fire extinguisher
per each 500 square feet of dwelling.
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| J |
Take
Nothing But Pictures |
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Leave nothing but
footprints. Any item(s) found
on Long Caye are to remain on
Long Caye. Coral, sea fans, sponges,
antique bottles, jars, vases,
conch shells, coins, jewelry,
artifacts, precious metals, antiquities,
alive or dead flora must remain |
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| K |
Domestic
Animals |
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No domestic animals
will be allowed on Long Caye |
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| L |
Feeding
Native Animals |
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The feeding of
native animals and birds on Long
Caye is strictly prohibited. |
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| M |
General
Assessments |
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General
assessments will be made as provided
herein, and will be made annually
for the purpose of maintenance
and/or management of Long Caye.
Maintenance and management expenses
referred to herein as being included
within the scope of general assessments
shall include, but not be limited
to: the cost and expense of operation,
maintenance and management fees
and/or salaries; operating expenses
and salaries of the Board of Directors
of Pleasure Island Limited; repairs
and replacements; expenses and
liabilities incurred by the E.R.B.
in and about the enforcement of
its rights and duties against
Parcel Owners and others, and
the creation of reasonable contingencies
for reserve requirements for the
protection of Parcel Owners for
the management, maintenance and
repair of Long Caye. All notices
of assessments from the E.R.B.
to the parcel owners shall designate
when they are due and payable.
All general assessments shall
be a uniform rate for each parcel,
and shall be assessed as follows:
1.
Each Residential Parcel
Owner will be assessed two hundred
fifty dollars (US$275.00) per
parcel annually.
2.
Each Commercial Parcel Owner
will be assessed five hundred
dollars (US$500.00)- per parcel
annually. |
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Effect
of Non-Payment of Assessments |
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The Lien, Personal
Obligation, and the Remedies of
the Board of Directors of Pleasure
Island Limited. If any assessment
shall become delinquent, it shall,
together with interest thereon
and the cost of collection thereof,
become a continuing lien on the
parcel against which such assessment
is made, which lien shall bind
such parcel in the hands of Parcel
Owner, his or her heirs, devisees,
personal representatives and assigns,
and shall also be the continuing
personal obligation of Parcel
Owner against whom the assessment
is levied. Payment of yearly assessment
shall be due as follows:
1.
Payment shall
become due at transfer of title
for balance of the year ending
December 31st on a pro rata basis.
2.
All subsequent yearly
assessments shall become due and
payable each year thereafter on
January 1st. Payments shall become
delinquent when not paid within
thirty (30) days after they become
due. Payments not received within
terms shall be deemed delinquent
and shall be subject to a late
fee equal to ten percent (10%)
per month of the unpaid assessment
and shall bear interest at the
maximum amount allowed by law.
The Board of Directors of Pleasure
Island Limited may, at any time
thereafter, bring an action to
foreclose the lien against said
property in like manner as a foreclosure
of a mortgage on real property
and/or a suit on the personal
obligation against the Parcel
Owner or Owners. There shall be
added to the amount of such assessment
the cost of preparing and filing
a complaint in such action (including
reasonable attorney's fee) and
in the event a judgment is obtained
such judgment shall include interest
on the assessment as above provided
and reasonable attorney's fees
to be fixed by the Court, together
with the cost of the action. |
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Subordination
to Lien Mortgages |
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The lien of the
assessments for which provision
is herein made, as well as in
any other Section of this Document,
shall be subordinate to the lien
of any first mortgage to a bank,
commercial entity, life insurance
company, federal or state savings
and loan association, or real
estate investment trust. Such
subordination shall apply on to
the assessments, which have become
due and payable prior to a sale
or transfer of such property pursuant
to a decree of foreclosure and
in any other proceedings in lieu
of foreclosure of such mortgage.
No sale or transfer shall relieve
any parcel, unit or parcel from
liability from any assessment
thereafter becoming due, nor from
the lien of any subsequent assessment.
The written opinion of either
Parcel Owner or the Board of Directors
of Pleasure Island Limited that
the lien is subordinate to a mortgage
shall be dispositive of any question
of subordination. |
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Exempt
Property |
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The
Board of Directors of Pleasure
Island Limited shall have the
authority to exempt any of the
property subject to this Document
from the assessment, charges and
lien created herein, provided
that such part of the property
exempted is used (and as long
as it is used) for any part of
the following purposes:
1.
Any easement or
other interest therein dedicated
and accepted by the local public
authority and devoted to public
use.
2.
Any of the property
exempted from ad valorem taxation
by the laws of the Government
of Belize, to the extent agreed
by the Board of Directors of Pleasure
Island Limited. Notwithstanding
any provisions herein, no land
or improvements devoted to dwelling
or related use shall be exempt
from said assessments, charges
of liens. |
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| Q |
Indemnification
by Parcel Owners of Officers,
Directors, Management and Employees
of Pleasure Island Limited and
Members of the E.R.B |
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1.
Every officer
of the Board of Directors of Pleasure
Island Limited, Director of the
Board of Directors of Pleasure
Island Limited, Member of the
E.R.B. and employees of Pleasure
Island Limited shall be indemnified
by the Parcel Owners against all
expenses and liability, including
counsel fees, reasonable incurred
by or imposed upon him in connection
with any proceeding to which he
may be a party or in which he
may become involved by reason
of his being or having been an
officer, director or member of
the E.R.B. and/or Board of Directors
of Pleasure Island Limited, whether
or not he is an officer, director,
or member of the E.R.B., Board
of Directors of Pleasure Island
Limited or employee at the time
such expenses are incurred. The
foregoing right of indemnification
shall be in addition to and not
exclusive of all other rights
to which such officer, director
or member of the E.R.B. and Board
of Directors of Pleasure Island
Limited may be entitled.
2.
Each Parcel Owner
acknowledges that their parcel
has been purchased “as-is”
including water table and tidal
changes, including but not limited
to a constant presence of water
on all or a portion of the purchased
parcel(s). Purchaser agrees to
release and hold harmless Pleasure
Island Limited, its officers,
directors and employees from and
against any and all claims, demands,
damages, costs and expenses of
whatsoever nature or kind, including
attorney's fees and costs, arising
from any matter relating to the
Pleasure Island Limited development
at Long Caye at Lighthouse Reef,
including, without limitation,
water level fluctuations of all
lakes ponds, lagoons, creeks,
wetlands and other causes out
of the control of Pleasure Island
Limited. |
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| R |
Remedies
for Violation
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This Document and
the covenants and restrictions
contained herein shall run with
and bind the Parcel Owner’s
parcel and shall inure to the
benefit of and be enforceable
by the Board of Directors of Pleasure
Island Limited, its legal representatives,
heirs, successors and assigns.
Violation or breach by any Parcel
Owner of any covenant, condition,
restriction and agreement herein
contained shall give the Board
of Directors of Pleasure Island
Limited such right of action before
any Court of competent jurisdiction
in Belize, whether in law or in
equity, to compel compliance with
the terms of said conditions,
within this Document, and to prevent
the violation or breach of any
of them, and the expense of such
litigation shall be borne by the
then Parcel Owner or Owners of
the property in violation; providing
such proceedings results in a
finding that such Parcel Owner
or Owners, was in violation of
this said Document. Expenses of
litigation shall include reasonable
attorney's fees incurred by Parcel
Owner and/or the E.R.B. and/or
Board of Directors of Pleasure
Island Limited in seeking such
enforcement. The venue for any
and all legal actions shall be
Belize City, Belize, C.A. |
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| VII
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GENERAL
INFORMATION |
| A |
Notices |
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Any
notice required to be delivered
to any Parcel Owner under the
provisions of this Document shall
be deemed to have been properly
delivered when emailed or mailed
out, postpaid, to the last known
address of the person who appears
as Parcel Owner on the records
of the E.R.B. at the time of such
mailing. |
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| B |
Usage |
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Whenever
used, the singular shall include
the plural and the singular, and
the use of any gender shall include
all genders. |
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| C |
Successors
and Assigns |
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The
successors and assigns of Parcel
Owner's ownership interest in
the real estate described herein,
shall succeed to all of the rights
and duties of Parcel Owner herein
set forth. In addition, Parcel
Owner at any time or from time
to time may appoint any person,
firm or entity of its choosing
to succeed to its rights and duties
herein, said appointment to be
effective by filing written notice
thereof in the office of the Government
of Belize official responsible
for recording changes in real
estate ownership; in the same
manner Parcel Owner may revoke
said appointment. |
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| D |
Amendments
and/or Revisions to these Eco-Guidelines
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These
Eco-Guidelines may be amended
and/or revised by the Directors
of Pleasure Island Limited at
any time without notice and shall
be binding on all present and
future Parcel Owners at the date
of the enactment of the amendment
or revision. Any amendment and/or
revision enacted in these Eco-Guidelines
will be published in the Pleasure
Island Limited website. |
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Entire
Agreement |
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Any
current or prior agreement, representations,
understandings and oral statements,
including but not limited to renderings
or representations contained in
sales brochures, all Pleasure
Island Limited websites, advertising
or sales materials and oral statements
of sales representatives, if not
expressed in these Eco-Guidelines
or the Environmental Compliance
Plan, are void and have no effect.
Purchaser acknowledges and agrees
that purchaser has not relied
on any such items. |
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known to currently exist. You should
check with the developer, and/or
association for updated Eco-Guidelines,
or interpretations or questions about
the Eco-Guidelines. Eco Holdings Limited
is not the developer, or association,
and thus has no control to implement,
create or interpret these guidelines.
They are posted here solely as a service
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