Heritage Policies & Regulations

Heritage Conservation

The Local Government Act gives local governments powers to protect our heritage structures. The Heritage Conservation - Part 15 of the Local Government Act regulates the following:

  • Heritage Register;
  • Heritage Designation protection;
  • Heritage Revitalization Agreements;
  • Heritage Alteration permits;
  • Heritage inspections;
  • Impact assessments;
  • Withholding approvals;
  • Withholding of demolition approvals; and
  • Temporary protection.

Heritage Management Plan

The Saanich Heritage Management Plan 1999 outlines policies, regulations and action items for the future protection and development of heritage property. Policies from the Plan include applications for:

  • The designation of heritage buildings
  • Permits to alter heritage sites
  • Subdivision
  • Permits for zoning and development

Heritage Action Plan

The Heritage Action Plan 2007 aims to provide specific and attainable action items to implement and fulfill the recommendations and policies of the Saanich Heritage Management Plan 1999 to promote heritage awareness and to protect and strengthen existing heritage resources.