A Guide to the
Heritage Register
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The purpose of the Heritage Register
is to protect and preserve the heritage of Revelstoke. The Heritage
Register allows for heritage properties to be recognized and be eligible
for federal or provincial programs.
When you can apply
In order to be considered, you must be in the Heritage Inventory. You
can check with the Planning Department to see if your property is listed
in the Inventory.
What to do before you apply
Step 1: Find out what evaluation grade
you have in the Heritage Inventory.
The Planning Department can tell you
what evaluation grade you have. This will determine what type of
application to submit.
Step 2: Prepare your application.
What you need to submit an
application
Standard Membership
Grade of 95 or Higher
A Complete Application Form,
including:
Planned Alterations. Include all planned alterations for the exterior of
the building. Planned alterations to enhance the historical
characteristic could improve the application’s potential for approval.
Provisional Membership
Grade Below 95
A Complete Application Form, including
planned alterations, and
A Provisional Application.
A brief essay on why your property should be considered. Follow the
criteria listed on the application form, as this is what the Commission
and Council base their decisions on. Emphasize any heritage enhancing
facts overlooked in the register.
Evidence of the building’s heritage
character. (e.g. historical photographs)
What happens to your
application
The Community Heritage Commission will review your application. The
Commission will then make recommendations to Council. Council, by
majority vote, will accept or deny the application. Not all applications
will be successful. If an application is denied, the owner will be given
a report explaining the decision. If approved, the property will be
added to the Register.
Restrictions for Registered
Properties
A registered property can be altered or demolished through the same
process as a non-registered property. However, the City may temporarily
delay approval of the permit in order to explore options that may retain
the heritage features of the building. Registered properties can be
removed from the Register by Council resolution, brought on by a letter
from the owner.
Benefits for Registered
Properties
A registered property may be eligible for provincial or federal
registries’ incentive programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens once I am registered?
You will receive a notice within 30 days of your property’s inclusion on
the register. A notice will be published in two concurrent issues of the
newspaper stating that you are now on the heritage registry. It is the
goal of the Heritage Commission to provide a statement of significance
in a timely manner.
Where can I find information about Federal and Provincial programs?
The Federal Registrar can be found at
www.historicplaces.ca. A statement of significance is required for
listing in the Federal registrar, along with a provincial nomination.
Contact heritage@gov.bc.ca to
find out more on how to get a nomination.
Check out the Heritage Society of B.C.
at www.heritagebc.ca
for additional information on historic places in British Columbia.
Are
there any tips available for restoring heritage homes?
The City’s website contains tips on heritage restoration including
paint, windows and masonry.
This publication is
intended to provide general information only. It is not intended to
be used as an official interpretation of the various codes and
regulations in effect.
Updated January 2007
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