Heritage Burlington
Who we are
Heritage Burlington is a Citizens Advisory Committee of Council reporting through the Community Development Committee.
Mandate
To promote the preservation of buildings that have architectural and historical significance.
Responsibilities and Objectives
- To assist Council by providing advice on built heritage matters
- To maintain a comprehensive inventory of local properties having architectural and/or historical significance.
- Recommends to Council those built structures, properties and districts worthy of being designated under the Ontario Heritage Act.
- Acts as a resource for citizens in matters pertaining to conservation, restoration and renovation of properties.
- To raise awareness of the heritage value of built structures, properties and/districts.
Directory of Heritage Properties
The City of Burlington's on-line Directory of Heritage Properties is a searchable database containing approximately 1100 properties with structures that, because of their age or architectural value, have been identified as Heritage Resources for the City of Burlington.Properties Designated under the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA)
A heritage property may be designated by a by-law passed by City Council according to procedures defined in the Ontario Heritage Act. Designation provides a measure of protection against demolition and damaging alterations.
Renovations and alterations to the exterior must be approved by Heritage Burlington or City Council. Interior features are usually not included in the designation, and may be altered without any approval process. Heritage Burlington assists property owners during the designation process, prepares a designation report, and advises Council on the reasons for designation.