Heritage Building Renovations and Alterations

Are you planning a renovation or alteration to your heritage building?  Heritage buildings listed in the Downtown Heritage Conservation Area (HCA) contained within the City Plan: Nanaimo ReImagined (OCP) will require a Heritage Alteration Permit for non-cosmetic alterations made to the building’s exterior (for example, building additions, building demolition, or significant alterations requiring a building permit).

Where a Heritage Alteration Permit is required in the HCA, the following conservation guidelines will apply:

Contact us for more information before starting your project.

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Last updated: February 23, 2024

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