Heritage Conservation

The Downtown Core in Arnprior is designated a Heritage Conservation District. Heritage districts are areas with buildings and landscape with cultural heritage features. These features create a sense of place in the district. Municipalities can designate heritage conservation districts under the Heritage Act.

The Downtown Heritage District Conservation Plan encourages development that respects architectural character and scale of the streetscape. The Plan encourages the restoration of buildings. Removal or alteration of original architectural features is discouraged.

The heritage designation applies to properties along John and Elgin Street. View the Heritage District Map.

Heritage permit

A heritage permit is required for:

• Changes to the exterior of a building or structure;
• Removal of a building or structure; and
• New construction.

A heritage permit is not required for:

• Maintenance;
• Interior renovations;
• Changes to the rear of the building or structure;
• Installation of eavestrough; and
• Landscaping.

Before you submit an application, you need to book a pre-application meeting. Staff will answer questions about the application process and provide application requirements.

Submitting an application

You are responsible for a complete and accurate application which identifies necessary approvals. Staff are not permitted to complete application forms. If you need help, staff will direct you to appropriate resources.

Please submit the heritage permit application, studies and drawings.

Application review and decision

The Community Development Advisory Committee reviews applications and makes a recommendation to Council for a decision. Council is the approval authority for heritage permits. Building permits cannot be issued until the heritage permit is issued.