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Heritage Lighting
The night lighting of heritage buildings enlivens neighbourhoods by enhancing their unique character and creating a vibrant walkable environment. Read more about the City’s Heritage Lighting Master Plan for Old Town Toronto or view the Final Report.
Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program
The Toronto Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program is administered by the Heritage Preservation Services Unit of the City Planning Division to encourage the conservation of heritage properties in the City of Toronto.
Policies and Terms of Reference for Designating Heritage Conservation Districts (HCD) in Toronto
Heritage Preservation Services have recently produced draft "Policies and Terms of Reference for Designating Heritage Conservation Districts (HCD) in Toronto".
As part of the review of this draft policy, we are currently undertaking a process of consultation with relevant provincial and municipal agencies, professional practitioners and interested members of the public. The consultation meeting for interested members of the public is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 3, 2010 in Committee Room 4, Second Floor, City Hall, 100 Queen Street West. View the Public Meeting Notice.
About Us
The Heritage Preservation Services section of the
City Planning Division is responsible for advising and assisting City
Council, the Toronto Preservation Board, the community and property
owners on the conservation of the City's heritage resources. This
involves advising on matters relating to the Ontario Heritage Act,
reviewing and advising on development proposals which may affect
heritage resources, monitoring and the maintenance of heritage sites,
developing heritage policies, administering financial assistance
programs and providing educational services.
Heritage Preservation Services assists City Council by:
- Conducting
research on the historical and architectural significance of
properties and districts; (see Research Techniques)
- Recommending
the inclusion of properties worthy of designation in the City's
Inventory of Heritage Properties;
- Recommending
designation under the Ontario Heritage Act that provides a measure
of protection for heritage properties;
- Recommending
that the City enter into Heritage Easement Agreements with property
owners to ensure long term preservation;
- Advising
owners and their consultants on proposed alterations to listed
and designated properties;
- Making
recommendations on those alterations to ensure they maintain
the architectural integrity of the building, and on potential
demolitions to attempt to prevent the loss of heritage buildings;
- Advising
on archaeological assessments; and
- Defending
Council's position before judicial tribunals such as the Ontario
Municipal Board and the Conservation Review Board.
Contact Us
For further information please contact:
Heritage Preservation Services
416-392-1975
Office hours are Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
E-mail: heritagepreservation@toronto.ca
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