Discussion Topics for

Church Property for

HKCCCU 1009181. Rights and Controls2. Common Concerns

3. Q&A Session

1. Rights and Controls

LAW: Cap 123 Buildings Ordinance Structural safety Means of Escape (MOE) Toilet provisions

LAW: Cap 131 Town Planning Ordinance Land Use (no more Religious use) Traffic (Victoria Rd) Height (NPMC)

1. Rights and Controls

CONTRACT: Lease Conditions St John’s Cathedral (only free-hold land in HK) Premium/Waiver for change in use Profit Tax (Deerhill) Social Centre/School cum church

CONTRACT: Deed of Mutual Covenant (DMC) for Multiple Ownership Buildings

2. Common Concerns

LAND: Redevelopment of church property subject to above-mentioned laws and lease St. Andrew’s Church Kln (listed monument) St. James’ Settlement Wanchai (height/traffic) China Congregational Church Causeway Bay Deerhill NPMC (EVA/height)

LAND: Purchase of land & Modification Wing Kwong Church Yan Fook Church

2. Common Concerns

GIC Premises Multiple Ownership Bldgs- Check DMC Office Buildings- Church in Admiralty Residential Buildings- NOT Religious use Industrial Buildings- NOT Religious use

All former I-land in the whole of Kln has been rezoned to Non-I use BUT I-buildings remains

(I-land remains in Ap Lei Chau, Chai Wan, Kwai Chung, Tsuen Wan, Tuen Mun, Shatin and Fanling Only)

3. Q&A

(Church) Property are controlled by Laws and Lease

Every premises has unique set of “limitations” Each Congregation has particular requirement Find professional help for case-by-case

assessment Questions please!