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Municipal
Heritage Committee
The Municipal Heritage Committee is an advisory
committee established, funded and reporting to Town Council. This committee is made up
volunteers who have an interest in heritage conservation. |
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What is its
purpose ?
To help the town preserve
architecturally significant buildings in accordance with guidelines in the Ontario
Heritage Act. to designate local ‘heritage’ properties and help in their
conservation. To this end, the committee has been given terms of reference, the major ones
are listed below:
- To establish criteria for the evaluation of properties of
architectural and/or historical value or interest;
- To prepare, evaluate, and maintain a list of properties and
areas worthy of conservation;
- To advise Council on means of conserving heritage properties and
areas; and available funding sources;
- To advise Council on current legislation and help prepare heritage
conservation by-laws;
- To implement programs and activities to increase public awareness
of heritage conservation issues.
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What is "designation"?
- Designation gives a property a special status.
- Designation is registered on the title of the property when
the process is complete.
- Natural features, landmarks, structures, neighbourhoods as
well as buildings may be designated.
- At all stages of the process, the owner retains control of
the property.
- Designation is a tangible way for the owner to express pride
in the heritage nature of the property.
- From the community's point of view, designation protects and
preserves its architectural history.
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What "designation" is not
- Designation does not prohibit, restrict in any adverse way
or affect the sale of the property.
- Designation does not oblige the owner to restore and
maintain the building beyond what is expected of any property owner
- Designation does not restrict the
use of the property
- Designation does not prohibit the development or
alteration of the property, but approval from MHC is required if changes to the "designated" features of the property are contemplated.
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Guidelines
for Designation
Designation relies on adherence to a general set of
criteria but, by its very nature, is somewhat subjective but follows a number of
well-established characteristics. Some of these are:
The age of the building;
The building exemplifies a particular building type,
style or period;
the building is the work of a prominent early
architect or builder;
the building played a role in an important historic
event;
the building is associated with the life of a
prominent member of the community;
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Heritage Links
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In February, 2002, Arnprior Town Council adopted
By-law No. 5016-02 appointing members for MHC. The committee is composed of a minimum of
5 volunteers from the Town of Arnprior.
MHC members are: Carol Ruddy ( Chair ), Gerry White,
Gary Dowd,
Chris Waclawik, Barb Martin and Councillor Eric Burton.
Members will create a comprehensive photographic
inventory of heritage properties in the community. Committee members will attend
conferences throughout Ontario to familiarize themselves with current heritage issues.
Meetings are usually held at Town Hall and the agenda for upcoming meetings is posted on
the bulletin board at Town Hall.
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