The only relevant restrictions on bylaws are that it can’t be harsh, unconscionable or oppressive.
Asking for a by-law that gives blanket approval to an undefined plan is not enough.
Now this is not the law (apart from 1. and 2.) but I would draw a by-law to include:
- Details of what common property will be changed and how it will be changed (Section 142 of the Act).
- Who will be responsible for the common property affected by the work (Section 143). The answer must be them.
- Details of a “bond” to be paid against damages and costs incurred (to be repaid if no costs accrue)
- Limits on times of noisy work
- Proposals for removal of rubble etc
- Proposals for protecting common property while materials are being delivered
- Arrangement for parking of tradies’ vehicles and storage of materials (Even if you are providing neither)
- Agreement on penalties for breaching the terms of the by-law.
- Agreement that all work will cease if the terms of the agreement are breached, until such times as the dispute is resolved.
This is perfectly reasonable to protect the other owners and common property. Good luck getting it through.