Several properties in Prince Edward County are being designated under the Ontario Heritage Act.
With the full participation of the owners, County Council has designated four properties of cultural heritage value or interest.
In presenting two of the property owners with their official heritage designation certificates on Tuesday, Mayor Steve Ferguson commended them for recognizing the value in preserving these assets for future generations and taking the necessary steps to make sure that happens.
The four designated properties are the Church House on County Road 13, the Cooper House on Colliers Road, the Joseph Clapp House on Royal Road and the Welbanks House on County Road 13.
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Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act passed in 2022, and featured several changes to the Ontario Heritage Act, including a two-year time limit for properties to remain on municipal non-designated listed properties.
Listed properties are those that have been identified as having cultural heritage value but have not yet been designated.
In Prince Edward County, this change means that the existing listed properties – more than 200 of them – will be removed as of December 31, 2024.
The Heritage Designation Working Group has sent correspondence to all owners of listed properties asking if they would be interested in participating in the designation process.
The Working Group will also host its second information session for property owners on Saturday, May 25 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Macaulay Museum (23 Church Street, Picton).
