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OVERVIEW OF THE HERITAGE ACT/CITY OF BARRIE BY-LAW AND POLICIES
R. White, Zoning Administrative Officer provided a presentation regarding an overview of the Ontario Heritage Act and the City of Barrie’s By-law and policies pertaining to heritage.
Mr. White discussed slides concerning the following topics:
• An overview of Council’s authority to designate or list properties of cultural heritage value or interest under Section 29 (1) and Section 27 (1.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act;
• A review of the restrictions for an alteration to a designated property under Section 33(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act;
• An overview of the City’s permit procedures to alter a designated property; and
• A review of the application process to demolish a listed property under Section 27(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act.
The Committee and stakeholders in attendance asked a number of questions related to the information provided and received responses from staff.