Courtyard

Courtyard Rules

1. The Courtyard is common property. Its purpose and use are for all 501 residents and is subject to the same Use of Property and other Bylaws as all common areas, including fines for non-compliance.
2. Courtyard quiet hours are from 9:00pm – 9:00pm. Please respect your neighbours and keep noise to a reasonable level during the day; no noise permitted during quiet hours.
3. The Courtyard gate is locked at all times for security purposes and may not be propped open to enable free passage of guests in and out of the Courtyard.
4. No pets are permitted in the landscaping or beach volleyball areas.
5. Smoking or vaping is not permitted in the Courtyard, or anywhere on 501 Pacific property.
6. The Courtyard is available for rental by residents only for periods of up to 6 hours between 9:00am to 9:00pm, including setup and clean up time.
7. Bookings must be made by the website and accompanied by a completed rental form plus rental and refundable deposit fees.
8. The Courtyard may not be used for commercial purposes.
9. Residents are responsible for cleaning up after themselves.
10. The courtyard at 501 Pacific is a common gathering space for all residents of the building. The courtyard space is defined as the outdoor beach volleyball court area and the lower picnic area. A rental of the courtyard does not include the walkway to the mailbox, or the walkway in front of the townhouses, which must remain clear.
11. All building residents are free to use the courtyard anytime including during non-booked celebrations, such as birthdays or picnics. For larger celebrations, such as pot luck dinners, graduations, weddings et cetera which require exclusive use of the courtyard, a booking form must be completed with the 501 Building Office fourteen or more days in advance, detailing the nature of the celebration, adult(s) responsible for the organization of the celebration, expected or potential numbers of participants, length of celebration (up to six hours) including any set up or clean up needed. Shorter notice may not be available.
12. For courtyard bookings, the following rules apply:
    1. The Courtyard is available for rental by residents of 501 Pacific (tenants must have a Form K on file) only for periods of up to 6 hours from 9:00am to 9:00pm including setup and cleanup time, with a $25 non-refundable rental fee. A $100 refundable damage deposit is required and will be fundable following an inspection of the Courtyard after use.
    2. Decorations, streamers and banners are not permitted to be attached to the walls, gate or landscaping. Candles, confetti, glitter, rice or similar materials are not permitted.
    3. Guests must not disturb other residents.
    4. Gambling is not permitted without a city of Vancouver permit.
    5. “The 501” has zero tolerance for disorderly or drunken behavior. A function which generates complaints or violates rules or bylaws will be shut down immediately. “The 501” is not liable for any accidents or incidents caused by disorderly or drunken behavior.
    6. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property.
    7. Courtyard doors. These doors may not be propped open and must be monitored by the renter.
13. Barbecues are permitted under the following conditions:
    1. Only portable propane/butane barbeques may be used in the courtyard. No charcoal barbeques or hibachis are permitted.
    2. Portable barbecues must not be placed on the picnic table or flammable surface.
    3. Residents must clean any area where a portable barbeque has been used.
    4. An adult must supervise the barbeque at all times while it is in use.
14. Building staff have the right to close a Courtyard celebration if it deems the usage to be unduly noisy or reckless and all deposit monies may be forfeited.
15. Only interior signage is allowed.
16. Signs are permitted to be backlit.
17. No exterior signage is permitted.