What is a Heritage Conservation District (HCD)?
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- An HCD is an area of the municipality that is protected by a municipal by-law passed under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act by Town Council. See the map of Perth's HCD.
- HCDs are designated because the areas they protect are considered to be historically or culturally significant and require special care and attention in the planning process to ensure that they are conserved.
- The Town of Perth presently has one Heritage Conservation District - the Downtown Perth Heritage Conservation District.
- The purpose of declaring an area as a heritage conservation district is to conserve and enhance the character of the neighbourhood.
- A heritage conservation district plan guides physical change over time so that any change contributes to the district's historic character.
- Heritage designations come in the form of a by-law, which is registered on the title of each property within the Heritage Conservation District.
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Properties with Heritage Designations
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There are many properties in Perth that hold a type of heritage designation. See the listing of these properties and what type of designation they have.
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Heritage Grants
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Along with the District designation comes the ability for the Town of Perth to provide grants to property owners of heritage buildings. The Town of Perth has created a Heritage Building Restoration Grant to assist property owners within the District in maintaining the historic features of their properties. |
Heritage Permits
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Heritage Permits are required for any work on a heritage property that will affect its architectural character, including paint colour.
Note that building permits or sign permits may also be required.
Use the Heritage Permit Application to obtain approval. There is no fee for a Heritage Permit.
- You will be required to obtain approval from Council or designate if you want to undertake any work on a heritage property that will affect its architectural character.
- Please note that building permits or sign permits may be required.
- Please use the Heritage Permit Application to obtain approval. There is no fee for a Heritage Permit.
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Resources
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613-326-3120 80 Gore Street East Perth, Ontario K7H 1H9
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Annual Reports
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2021 Annual Report
2022 Annual Report
2023 Annual Report
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Heritage Designation and Alterations
Heritage designation
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- RECOGNIZES the importance of a property to the local community
- PROTECTS the property's cultural heritage value
- ENCOURAGES good stewardship and conservation
- PROMOTES knowledge and understanding about the property
Municipalities have a key role to play in conserving places that have cultural heritage value.
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Designation is...
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A process under the Ontario Heritage Act that gives a property special status
- Registered on property title
- A means of recognizing cultural heritage value in our communities and preserving it for future generations
- Recognized by a heritage plaque
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Criteria for individual property designations
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- Cultural heritage value or interest
- Design or physical value
- Historical or associated value
- Contextual value
- Heritage attributes
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Architectural Conservation Award Program
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- The purpose of the Heritage Perth Architectural Conservation Award Program is to recognize, promote or otherwise encourage excellence in heritage conservation in Perth, Ontario.
- To qualify for an award, nominations must be received by December 31st of each year. For more information and to fill out the nomination form, please access the Architectural Conservation Award Program Nomination Form.
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A heritage plaque is shown above. This plaque is proudly attached to municipally designated buildings within the Town of Perth. If you feel that your building warrants such a worthy designation, contact Kathryn Jamieson at 613-267-3311, extension 2257 for more details or view the Heritage Building Designation Guidebook.
The Town also offers a Community Grants Program.
To apply to have your property reviewed for possible heritage designation please contact Kathryn Jamieson at 613-267-3311, extension 2257.