Heritage Building Renovations and Alterations

Buildings identified in the City’s Community Heritage Register that are located within the boundaries of the Heritage Conservation Area (HCA) have been listed in Table 6 of City Plan. Owners of listed buildings are required to first obtain a Heritage Alteration Permit (HAP) prior to undertaking any of the following activities as specified in Section 615(1) of the Local Government Act:

  1. Subdivision of land within the area
  2. Beginning the construction of a building or structure or an addition to an existing building or structure within the area
  3. Alteration of the exterior of a building or structure (that requires a building permit), or land within the area (including building demolition)
  4. Alteration of a feature that is a legally protected heritage property

Buildings currently located within the boundaries of the HCA that are not considered to have heritage significance as determined by the City, will not require a Heritage Alteration Permit prior to development or subdivision, but may require a development permit to develop these lands subject to the requirements of Development Permit Area 8 - Form and Character.

The Heritage Conservation Area is identified on Schedule 13 – DPA 8 and HCA 1. A heritage alteration permit is required prior to alteration of a heritage building in HCA 1: Heritage Conservation Area. Alterations to heritage buildings shall follow the City of Nanaimo Heritage Building Design Guidelines (2018) and the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada (Second Edition)

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Last updated: February 7, 2025

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