Built & Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

The mandate of the Built & Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee is to fulfill its advisory role by providing advice, assistance and recommendations to Council and staff pertaining to matters relating to the administration of Part IV and Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990 within Prince Edward County. The Committee will also promote the heritage of local cemeteries and be guided by the provisions and regulations of the Cemeteries Act, as amended, and the Funeral, Burial and Cremations Services Act, as administered by the Bereavement Authority of Ontario.

The Committee undertakes the responsibilities of a municipal heritage advisory committee as defined under section 28 of the Act and other such matters as Council or the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) may specify.

The Committee will advise Council on built and cultural heritage matters, educate the public, and promote heritage in the community.

The goals and purpose of the Built & Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee are to:

1. Review all development applications referred to it by Council and/or staff and provide input as to the effect that such applications may have on existing designated or listed Heritage Properties, Cultural Heritage Landscapes or the Heritage Conservation District(s).
2. Review application for the Heritage Grant program and recommend recipients to Council.
3. Provide input to staff on heritage policy matters when requested.
4. Provide input and expertise to Council on the active (open for sales) and pioneer (no longer open for sales) cemeteries under the management of the Municipality of Prince Edward County.
5. Identify and recommend to Council for listing or designation those buildings, properties or cultural landscapes that meet the criteria for listing or designation pursuant to the Act.
6. Provide education to the community concerning heritage conservation practices and promote interest and involvement in heritage conservation through periodic publications, presentations, maps, books, recognition programs and liaising with related agencies.
7. Conduct research, carry out surveys, inspect properties and prepare documentation, as necessary, to assist Council to fulfill its obligation under the Act.
8. Receive, assess, research, review and recommend to Council the approval or denial of all applications by property owners requesting listing, designation, de-listing or de-designation of their buildings, properties or cultural landscape under Part IV of the Act.
9. When requested, provide advice to Council on Heritage Conservation District study(s), on Heritage Conservation District Plan(s).
10. When requested provide advice to Council respecting the approval or disapproval of building permit applications affecting properties designated under Part IV of the Act or contained within a Heritage Conservation District under Part V of the Act.
11. Assist with heritage grant application information and support when requested.
12. Seek grants and donation opportunities for cemeteries under the management of the municipality.
13. Promote the rich historical heritage of the active and pioneer cemeteries under the management of the municipality.
14. Support special projects that develop public awareness of the museums in Prince Edward County; and
15. Advocate for the preservation of Prince Edward County museums and artifacts.

Review the Built & Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee Terms of Reference