Innisfil Official Plan OMB Approved - Town of Innisfil

Town of Innisfil Official PlanCULTURAL HERITAGE AND ARCHAEOLOGY6 SECTION SIX: CULTURAL HERITAGE ANDARCHAEOLOGYIntent:Cultural Heritage and Archaeological policies apply to those properties that are ofcultural heritage value or interest identified in the Town’s registry of properties or thoseproperties and areas identified through a heritage or archaeological analysis. It isintended that those properties and areas identified as having historical or archaeologicalsignificance be protected.Goals: To protect cultural heritage resources which are important to the identity and characterof the Town.Objectives:1. To encourage the maintenance, restoration and enhancement of buildings,structures and areas which are considered of significant architectural or historicalvalue.2. To identify and preserve significant archaeological resources.3. To identify and conserve significant cultural heritage landscapes.4. To ensure that new development is sensitive to heritage resources.5. To encourage and foster public awareness, participation and involvement in theconservation of cultural heritage resourcesPolicies6.1 A register of built heritage resources and heritage conservation districts that are ofcultural heritage value or interest shall be established by the Town. The register will bekept by the Clerk and shall list all property situated in the municipality that has beendesignated by the municipality or by the Minister and shall contain, with respect to eachproperty: A legal description of the property; The name and address of the owner; and A statement explaining the cultural heritage value or interest of the property and adescription of the heritage attributes of the property.6.2 The Town may also consider the passing of by-laws to establish Heritage ConservationDistricts, and shall ensure that the register contains a map or description of the area ofeach heritage conservation district.104Adopted July 26, 2006 Approved by OMB May 2009, March 2010 & April 8, 2011