The Heritage Action Plan is a review of the policies and tools used to conserve and celebrate heritage resources. It was approved by Council in December 2013 to improve how the City supports heritage conservation in Vancouver.
Actions implemented through the plan will result in an update of the City’s existing Heritage Conservation Program, which was originally established in 1986, Vancouver's centennial.
Consultants, staff, and a public advisory committee are working on actions set out in the plan. You will also have numerous opportunities to provide your input.
On January 16, 2018, Council enacted changes to the RS District Schedules and approved the Guidelines for Additions, Infill, and Multiple Conversion Dwelling in Association with the Retention of a Character House in a RS Zone. In addition, amendments to the strata title policies were also approved.
The Heritage Action Plan has five key areas for action and implementation.
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A review of the Heritage Conservation Program, includes:
Developing a vision and strategic directions
Reviewing best practices
Simplifying and streamlining the approval process for retention projects
Reviewing regulations and incentive tools to encourage heritage building retention
An upgrade of the Heritage Register, includes:
Developing a heritage context statement for Vancouver that:
Describes the historical evolution of the city
Identifies the most important factors, events, and people that has shaped Vancouver
Establishes what sociocultural, economic, spiritual, and aesthetic qualities are inherent to the city
Developing the thematic framework (themes specific to the city) for Vancouver
Reviewing methodology for evaluating sites
Reviewing how the register is maintained and updated
Identifying potential sites for addition to the register
A review of the zoning of character homes, includes:
Reviewing and update the First Shaughnessy Official Development Plan and single-family zoning regulations (RS-5 and RS-3/3A) to encourage heritage- and character home retention
Do you know a historic place that should be formally recognized on the City’s Heritage Register? Help us identify historic sites in Vancouver that are important to you using our easy online form.
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