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To: Mayor and Council

The Corporation of Delta COUNCIL REPORT

Regular Meeting

File No.: P15-07

From: Community Planning & Development Department

Bylaws No.: 7492 and 7493

Date: May 19, 2017

Delta Heritage Strategy Update and Heritage Action Plan: Heritage Control Period Bylaw

The following report has been reviewed and endorsed by the Chief Administrative Officer, who supports the recommendations of the report. The Chief Administrative Officer will meet with staff in the coming months to discuss staffing needs and resources required to implement the recommendations of the Delta Heritage Strategy and will bring this itemforward to the 2018 Business Plan Workshop.

• RECOMMENDATIONS:

A. THAT the updated Delta Heritage Strategy be adopted.

B. THAT first, second and third readings be g!ven to Bylaw NO.7 492.

C. THAT first, second and third readings be given to Bylaw No. 7493.

D. THAT first, second and third readings be give to Bylaw No. 7681.

E. THAT staff, in consultation with the Heritage Advisory Commission, report back with a work plan and budget to undertake heritage conservation planning for the area described in Bylaw NO.7 492 and to update the heritage inventories and register.

F. THAT the policy document "Heritage Building Restoration and Development Phasing Guidelines" be adopted.

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• PURPOSE:

The purpose of this report is to update Council on heritage planning work undertaken as part of the recent review of Delta's Heritage Strategy and to bring forward an updated strategy and related implementation measures. Specifically, this report presents information and recommendations regarding the following:

1. The updated Delta Heritage Strategy (Attachment A);

2. Proposed Bylaw NO.7 492 (Attachment B) which would declare a one-year heritage control period for Ladner Village;

3. Proposed Bylaw No. 7493 (Attachment C) which would establish minimum maintenance standards for heritage properties;

4. Proposed Bylaw No. 7681 (Attachment D) to add a heritage conservation levy to all building permits in the amount of five percent of the value of the building permit, and that the fees collected be placed in a special reserve fund for heritage conservation projects and grants.

5. Initiating a Heritage Conservation Area planning process;

6. Proposed guidelines for phasing developments involving a heritage building to prioritize the restoration of the heritage building (Attachment E);

7. Recommendations for updating the heritage inventories;

8. Proposed new "Heritage Conservation Levy" and establishment of a reserve fund for heritage related projects; and

9. Next steps for the review of heritage incentives.

• BACKGROUND:

On December 12,2012, Council endorsed a process to update the 1997 Delta Heritage Strategy. Donald Luxton and Associates Inc. was retained to complete this work. Preparation of the updated strategy included community consultation, consultation with a steering committee to guide the process, meetings with staff, and a joint meeting with the Heritage Advisory Commission and the Parks, Recreation & Culture Commission. The draft strategy was presented to Council in work sessions to obtain feedback and direction. Given the number and scope of actions proposed in the draft strategy, staff was asked to report back on priority actions including ways to fund heritage related projects .

. At the Regular Meeting of Council on August 24, 2015, Council members expressed an interest in halting the loss of heritage buildings, while at the same time acknowledged that the matter of heritage conservation was complex and needed to consider the specific heritage values that should be protected, the overall policy framework, legal implications and cost to property owners. Options to achieve this were reviewed and discussed at an Executive Meeting of Council on September 7,2015.

Council Policy: In 1997, Delta Council adopted a Heritage Strategy which has guided heritage conservation activities to date. In addition to the 1997 strategy, Delta has two Heritage Conservation Areas, a Rural Heritage Inventory, a Heritage Register and a Rural Heritage Management Plan, all adopted or endorsed in 1999. Delta's Urban


Heritage Inventory was adopted in 2000. The Ladner Heritage Conservation Areas are shown in Attachment F. The Official Community Plan includes objectives and policies regarding the preservation of heritage resources in Delta. Heritage policies are also included in each of the Ladner Area Plan, North Delta Area Plan and the Tsawwassen Area Plan.

• DISCUSSION:

Delta's heritage resources are a valuable part of community pride, identity, the local economy, tourist potential and provide a tangible link to the past in this community. Delta sets an example for heritage stewardship in the maintenance and rehabilitation of its own heritage buildings and owns seven sites currently included in the Municipal Heritage Register. Delta is now restoring the Historic Municipal Hall and the Ladner Clock Tower, and has recently undertaken major works at Hangar No.3 at Boundary Bay Airport. Improvements have also been made to McKee House, and the Boundary Bay Cemetery and the Norwegian Cemetery are regularly maintained. These represent a very small part of the heritage in Delta. The updated Heritage Strategy represents an effort to protect a larger portion of Delta's heritage without imposing an undue burden on private property owners and establishing a fund to offer assistance and incentives for protecting heritage properties.

The following items describe a work program for implementation of the major components of the updated Delta Heritage Strategy over the next three to five years.

1. Adoption of Updated Delta Heritage Strategy Council is asked to consider and adopt the updated Delta Heritage Strategy which would replace the 1997 Heritage Strategy that has guided heritage conservation planning and activities to date. The new strategy provides a vision for heritage in Delta for the next 10 years and sets out actions to help Delta accomplish many heritage conservation goals.

The process undertaken to update the Delta Heritage Strategy involved the general public through two online surveys and two public meetings, one in North Delta and one in Ladner. In addition to newspaper notification, Delta's website, Facebook page and Twitter account were used to announce the various stages of the project. A citizen-based steering committee, the Heritage Advisory Commission and the Parks, Recreation & Culture Commission helped distill core community values and discuss directions for the update.

The draft strategy attached is current as of 2017 and reflects this in:

• Establishing timeframes for action based on the proposed adoption of the strategy in 2017;

• Deleting references to "The Corporation of Delta" and using the name "Delta" instead, anticipating a possible change to the municipal title;

• Updates to the section on the Delta Museum and Archives, which is now managed through Delta's Parks, Recreation and Culture Department; and


• Noting discussions with Council on possible models for a heritage foundation which may be more appropriate to consider at a future time.

The updated document identifies challenges and priorities, seven overarching goals, and 40 actions to guide the development of work plans for staff, the Heritage Advisory Commission and the Parks, Recreation & Culture Commission over a 1 O-year timeframe. A number of priority work items stemming from the new Delta Heritage Strategy are addressed further in this report and include:

• Preserving the identity of historic communities;

• Establishing minimum maintenance standards for heritage properties;

• Updating the heritage inventories and register and making information more accessible; and

• Establishing a sustainable model to fund heritage projects.

Adopting the Delta Heritage Strategy does not commit Council to undertake specific projects. Any heritage projects with budgetary implications would be brought forward for consideration and approval. At this time, staff has identified several actions as the first steps to implement the strategy. The bylaws, guidelines and directions for action presented below are intended to address immediate concerns regarding the loss of local heritage and represent the first steps to implement key recommendations of the updated Delta Heritage Strategy. It is noted that other actions identified in the updated Delta Heritage Strategy would also be incorporated into annual work plans for departments and the Heritage Advisory Commission based on available staff and budget resources.

2. Declaration of a Heritage Control Period Bylaw NO.7 492 would enact a one-year heritage control period for a defined area of Ladner in and around Ladner Village. During a heritage control period, Section 609 of the Local Government Act prohibits a person from doing any of the following with respect to a property within the specified area without a heritage alteration permit:

• Altering the exterior of a building or structure;

• Making a structural alteration to a building or structure;

• Moving a building or structure;

• Altering, moving or taking an action that would damage a fixture or feature identified in the heritage control period bylaw; or

• Altering, excavating or building on property.

Bylaw No.7 492 would exempt properties that are not on the heritage inventories from having to obtain heritage alteration permits. This would avoid imposing restrictions on property owners whose property has no heritage significance. Adoption of the bylaw would nonetheless send a message to land owners and developers of Council's desire to preserve identified heritage buildings. The properties affected are shown in a bylaw schedule and their current parcel identifiers (PIDs) and addresses are provided in Attachment G.

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This heritage control period focuses on Ladner Village in order to address recent development activities in an area which is largely defined by its heritage character. Heritage control periods are intended to provide a degree of protection on a temporary basis in order to allow time to undertake more in-depth planning and analysis and, where appropriate, to adopt longe~-term heritage protection measures. In this case, the one-year time period would provide time to plan and implement additional heritage conservation areas, bylaws and/or policies for Ladner Village. While the proposed heritage control period would apply to all heritage properties within Ladner, a future heritage conservation area or areas may be refined based on the common features or values that define the heritage character of the area. One year is the maximum time that a heritage control period can be in effect.

As part offuture work programs beyond 2017, staff would consider heritage control periods for other parts of Delta. However, at this time Ladner is considered the priority given that many of the known heritage structures are in areas facing development pressure.

3. Adoption of a Heritage Maintenance Standards Bylaw The updated Delta Heritage Strategy identified the need to ensure appropriate standards of maintenance for heritage buildings. Bylaw NO.7 493 would establish heritage site maintenance standards further to Section 616 of the Local Government Act in order to protect the condition of any building that is affected by a heritage control period or in a heritage conservation area. The minimum maintenance standards are intended to ensure that property is not allowed to deteriorate to the point where it is no longer of heritage value. Failure of a property owner to comply with the maintenance standards could be enforced through fines and/or the courts.

Delta already requires adherence to heritage maintenance standards for buildings that are designated, by bylaw, as heritage buildings and buildings protected by heritage revitalization agreements and covenants. These include some of the basic maintenance and preservation standards from the Parks Canada Standards and Guidelines for Conservation of Historic Places in Canada. Unlike the Parks Canada Standards, though, it does not specify restoration and rehabilitation standards as the objective is to ensure ordinary maintenance levels; not to impose additional costs on owners. It is recommended that Bylaw NO.7 493 be adopted at this time to protect properties included in Delta's Heritage Inventories which are also located within current and future heritage conservation areas.

The proposed standards of maintenance bylaw would not apply to all properties on Delta's Heritage Inventories as the Local Government Act limits the authority to establish minimum standards of maintenance to properties which are within a heritage conservation area or which have been designated through adoption of a heritage designation bylaw.

4. Establish a Heritage Conservation Levy One of the recommendations in the updated Delta Heritage Strategy was to establish a Heritage Foundation as a means to fundraise and distribute grants for heritage preservation. In lieu of a foundation, Bylaw No. 7681 included in


Attachment 0 would amend the "Delta Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 7273, 2013" to add a five percent heritage conservation levy to all new building permits. Funds from the levy would be placed in a special reserve fund for heritage conservation to be used for projects that in Council's opinion encourage the retention and maintenance of heritage properties. In 2016, Delta collected $2,236,614 in new building permits. A five percent levy would have resulted in the collection of $111,830.70. For the past several years the number of building permits issued by Delta has increased.

There may be cases where developers could also make voluntary contributions to a heritage conservation fund where they wish to offer a community amenity as part of a land development proposal. This may be particularly relevant where a development proposal results in the loss of a heritage building or feature that cannot reasonably be retained. In the past, there has been no mechanism for Delta to receive funds as compensation for heritage buildings that have been demolished. Such contributions could be negotiated by staff and would be subject to Council approval.

5. Heritage Conservation Area Planning for Ladner During the one-year heritage control period, staff would undertake research and planning to designate a heritage conservation area or areas for Ladner as permitted in Section 608(1) of the Local Government Act. A heritage conservation area would specify, through a schedule listing buildings, structures, land or features within the area, what would be considered protected heritage property. It would also define certain heritage characteristics that should be integrated into new buildings. The heritage properties within a heritage conservation area would be considered "protected heritage property" which would then be subject to greater protection as well as eligible for tax exemption.

Specific steps involved in preparing a heritage conservation area would include:

• Consultation with the Heritage Advisory Commission to identify issues and discuss possible directions and strategies;

• Consultation with the community, including property owners, residents, developers and heritage interest groups on draft guidelines;

• Refinement of draft guidelines;

• Referral to agencies, if required, and community groups;

• Referral to Council for first and second readings;

• Public Hearing; • Refinement and revisions to the heritage conservation area;

• Referral to Council for third reading; and

• Referral to Council for final consideration and adoption.


Heritage conservation areas are familiar heritage conservation tools in Delta, with two currently included in the Delta Official Community Plan. The first area that was designated is on a portion of 48 Avenue west of 488 Street and the second is on Arthur Drive. The guidelines for each include policies to encourage preservation of those features which define the heritage character of each area, inCluding architecture, landscaping, lot frontages and building setbacks.

The Ladner Area Plan, adopted in 1998, also outlines two other possible conservation areas and policies in Ladner. One is on 47A Avenue and the other is on Georgia Street. The existing heritage conservation area guidelines, as well as the draft guidelines for other areas in Ladner, would be used as the basis for developing guidelines for the rest of Ladner.

Work to establish a new heritage conservation area or areas for Ladner, engage in consultation with Council, the Heritage Advisory Commission and other stakeholders, would be completed within the one-year timeframe of the heritage control period.

6. Guidelines for Heritage Restoration and Development Phasing Council has expressed concerns relating to specific sites where heritage buildings that were retained as part of rezoning and development applications were not restored in a timely fashion. It is recommended that Council endorse the guidelines in Attachment E to ensure that restoration of a heritage building is a priority where it is included as part of a development proposal.

The guidelines recommend that where heritage building restoration is to be undertaken as a condition of a redevelopment approval, restoration be completed prior to issuance of building permits for new lots or new buildings unless otherwise specifically approved by Council. The recommended phasing of permits could be established as requirements within a heritage revitalizc:ltion agreement, a heritage alteration permit, and/or through a "no build" covenant registered on newly created lots subject to completion of heritage works. The guidelines would provide clarity to staff and developers on expectations for the timing of heritage restoration works. Should Council wish to consider alternative phasing where all or some development could occur prior to the heritage restoration works being completed, Council could provide direction through Council resolution and in consideration of factors such as the value and condition of the heritage building, the total cost of restoration works, the timeline to complete the restoration works, the amount of security to be taken and legal tools available to secure the works.

7. Update Heritage Inventories The Rural and Urban Heritage Inventories were completed in 1998 and 2000, respectively. They have not been updated since their original publication and are not available electronically. They are out of date and include buildings which have been demolished and do not recognize the broader range of Delta's heritage resources. For instance, the 1950s and 1960s were an important time for building in Delta given the building "boom" that took place during and after construction of the Massey Tuhnel. The existing inventories are also available only in print format


which limits broad public access to the information. Updated inventories should also be available in an electronic format to allow wider distribution of heritage information.

To prepare the updated inventories, staff would consult with the Heritage Advisory Commission on a work program and terms of reference. Project details would include:

• Reviewing existing heritage sites/buildings and updating original research;

• Identifying new heritage resources through research and a public nomination process;

• Drafting statements of significance for heritage resources and adding them to updated inventories; and

• Preparing information in a way that can be communicated digitally, for example, on Delta's website and other social media platforms.

The terms of reference would be brought for Council approval prior to entering into a request for proposals process. The planning work would be undertaken in 2017, with the objective to include the project in the 2018 Business Plan Workshop for funding consideration and to engage the services of a consultant to initiate the inventory update in 2018.

8. Review of Heritage Incentives Delta currently employs incentives to encourage restoration and retention of heritage buildings where redevelopment of a property containing a heritage building is proposed. These include waiving certain fees, allowing variances to Delta Zoning Bylaw and density bonuses that do not adversely affect heritage features or the neighbourhood's character. Given the diverse nature of development proposals, these incentives are considered and approved by Council on a case-by-case basis.

The Community Charter also permits local governments to offer permissive tax exemptions for protected heritage property 1, property that is subject to a heritage revitalization agreement, or subject to a restrictive covenant regarding the conservation of heritage property. Although Council has not provided tax incentives for heritage properties in the past, these could be considered on an individual basis. Council may wish to consider further incentives to encourage conservation where no redevelopment is proposed but where a property owner wishes to maintain and restore an existing heritage building.

Should Council approve the heritage conservation levy discussed above, it is recommended that staff review and report back on existing and proposed new incentives for heritage preservation including defining criteria for heritage projects that would be eligible for tax relaxations and/or grants.

1 The legislation sets out very specific conditions for what qualifies as a "protected heritage property" and under what circumstances Council may give a tax incentive.

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Implications: Financial Implications - The updated Delta Heritage Strategy would provide a framework for actions to protect, preserve and commemorate Delta's rich heritage. The strategy includes short and long-term actions many of which can be accomplished by staff through work planning and using funds from existing departmental budgets. Where additional project-specific funding is required, Council approval would be sought. Costs of implementing the actions outlined in this report include additional staff time to administer the heritage control bylaw and process a higher volume of heritage alteration permits, administration of the proposed heritage conservation levy and fund, and consulting services to update the inventories and register.

Advisory Committee Implications - The Heritage Advisory Commission has been involved in development of the updated Heritage Strategy since its outset, reviewing background materials, considering earlier drafts and being involved in consultation with the public and the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department. The Heritage Advisory Commission received a draft of this report at an in-camera meeting on May 17,2017. Following apresentation by staff, the Commission received the report and expressed appreciation that the updated Heritage Strategy was moving forward for consideration by Council.

Community Implications - Should Council adopt the updated "Delta Heritage Strategy and Heritage Control Period Bylaw No. 7493, 2017", the public would be informed through postings on Delta's website and social media sites, as well as local newspapers. During the heritage control period, Heritage Conservation Area policies would be prepared and would involve conSUltation with the public discussed in this report.

• CONCLUSION:

An updated Delta Heritage Strategy has been prepared to establish a vision for heritage over the next 10 years and is recommended for approval. Bylaws NO.7 492, 7493, and 7681 are also presented for first, second and third reading. Consideration of the steps needed to advance the recommendations of the updated Delta Heritage Strategy over the next two to three years is also requested. These include commencing planning for a new Heritage Conservation Area, endorsing guidelines for the phasing of developments that involve restoration of a heritage building, updating the heritage inventories, developing new methods to fund heritage conservation and reviewing heritage incentives. Staff would work closely with the . Heritage Advisory Commission to implement these items and report back to Council on a regular basis. Adopting the recommendations in this report would initiate implementation of the updated Delta Heritage Strategy.

Jeff Day, P.Eng. Director of Community Planning & Development Department submission prepared by: Susan Elbe, Planner SE/mw


This report has been prepared in consultation with the following listed departments.

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Department Name

Finance Karl Preuss

Parks, Recreation & Culture Ken Kuntz

• ATTACHMENTS:

A. Delta Heritage Strategy B. Bylaw No. 7492 C. Bylaw No. 7493 D. Bylaw No. 7681 E. Heritage Building Restoration and Development Phasing Guidelines F. Heritage Conservation Areas in Ladner G. Ladner Properties on Delta Heritage Inventories

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... .. .. .. .. .. . " .......... " ........... "., .. .. " .. .. .. .. ............. , ..... , ..... ......... "" ... , 4

1 . INTRODUCTION ................. ................... '''" ........ " ..... .... ..... " ............ .' .. ... " ......... " ... ....... .. 6 1.1 Heritage Strategy Process , .......... , ............ , ....... " ....... , ........... ... , .... " .. , .. ... .. ... , .. .... ... . 6 1 .2 Defining Heritage ....... .. ......... .. .... . , .... ....... ........ .......... , ..... , .. , ... " .. " ........... " .. " ... , ..... 8 1.3 Community Benefits of Heritage Conservation .......... " .......................... ........ .. ....... 10 1.4 The Link between Heritage and Sustainability .............. " .... " .................................. 12 1.5 The Link Between Heritage and Economic Development .......... " .. " .......... " ............ 13

2. PROVINCIAL ENABLING LEGISLATION ........ " ............... "" .......... " ............. :" ............. , .. 14 2.1 Local Government Act ........... ...... .... ... " ...... .. ...... " ..... ... .... " .. " ......... . " .............. , .. 15 2.2 Heritage Conservation Act. ...... .. ..... .................... "" ..... ..... " .. " ......... ...................... 16 2.3 Community Charter ............................ " .......... " .......... ... .... " ... . , ....... .... .......... ..... ... 16 2.4 Agricultural Land Reserve .................. .. ... , ... , ........ ... ... .. , ... ...... .... ...... , .......... ..... ...... 1 7 2.5 B.C. Building Code ... ....... ... .... ...... .. "" ....... . ,"" ... ..... .. ," , ................................. ...... 18 2.6 Energy Efficiency Act.. ......................... .. , ........ .. .. .... .. .. .............................. .. ........... 18 2.7 Homeowner Protec tion Act. ............................. ... .............................. ....... , ...... ... .... 19

3, CURRENT SITUATION ..................... : ... .... , ..... ....... ............... ... ........... .. ..... ..................... 20 3. 1 Official Community Plan, ............. , ......... ... , ................ . , ........ ......... ... , ................. ..... 20 3.2 Delta Agricultural Plan ..... .. . , ............................... .. ....... .. .. .................... , ...... " .......... 20 3.3 Community Planning and Development Department.. .............. "" .. "" ........ .. ......... .. 20

3.3. 1 Heritage Protection ........................................... ....... .... ..... , ............. ............ 21 3.3.2 Delta Heritage Register ...... .. ........................................................................ 22 3.3.3 Heritage Inventories ................... " ... .... .. .. " ....... .................. .. .. ,." ......... " ., .. ".22 3.3.4 Delta Heritage Advisory Commission .. ,' , .. " ., ... .. , ... , .. ................ ... ..... ... .. ... .... 23 3.3.5 Municipal Conservation Incentives .. ................... , ............. .......................... .. 24

3.3.5 . 1 Provincial Conservation Incentives ......... .. .... ...... , ..... ..... .... ................... 24 3.3.5.2 Federal Conservation Incentives .... .. " ........ ...... .......... .. ............ " ... " .... . 25

3.4 Delta Parks, Recreation and Culture Department.. ........ .......... .. "" ............ "."" ....... 26 3.4.1 Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission .................... "." ................ " ....... 27

3 .5 Municipally-Owned Sites ..... ......... , .......... ... .............. " ........ .... .. , .... ......... " ....... ...... 27 3.6 Opportunities .................... ... ..... " " .... ..... ,." ... ........... " ......... , .. , .. . "., .... , ... " .. " ... . " .. . 28 3.7 Challenges and Priorities .... · ... , ... ....... ........ , ................. .... .... ............. , .................... . 29

3.7. 1 An Integrated Approach to Heritage and Cultural Planning ......... , .. ..... ... ....... .. 39 3. 7.2 New Conservation Incentives .... .. .. .... . : ... ... ........................ .. ... ..................... 30 3.7.3 Delta Heritage Foundation ........................ , ....... ....... " ..... , ... ......... , .... .. .. ....... 33 3.7.4 A New Approach to Heritage Information .... . , ...... .... , ..................................... 36 3.7.5 Museum and Archives Challenges .. ................... .. " .... " ........ . , ........... ...... ..... 36 3.7.6 Youth Engagement Strategies , .. ...... ... ...... , ............ , .... .. ..... ... .. .............. ........ 36 3.7.7 Community Partnership Strategies ...... " ........ ... .... " ..... ......... " ..... ........ " ..... .. 38

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4. THE HERITAGE STRATEGy., ............... , ...... ,., .... , .. , .. , ........... , ..... , ...... , .... ,', .. " .... " .... , .... ".40 4. 1 Action Plan for Implementation ...... , ..... , ....................... , .................................. , ...... ,41 4.2 Budget Implications .. ,., .. " ...... ,., ..... , ....... , .................... , .. , ....... , ........... , .................. 53 4.3 Monitoring ............. , .... , ................. " ..... , ....... , .............. ,., .... ,., .............. , ... , ... , .. , ...... 53

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .. " ........ ,., ... , .. , .. ", ....... , ... , ...... , .... , ...... ".,.,., ... , .. , ......... , ................. 54

APPENDIX A: DEFINITIONS ................ , .... , ....... ,', ... ,", .... , ......... , ........... , .. , .. " ...... , ...... ,., ...... ,56

APPENDIX B: OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN HERITAGE POLICIES ...................................... 58

APPENDIX C: CONSERVATION INCENTiVES .. , .. ,., .... , .. , ..... , .. ,., .................. , ................ , .. , .... 64 C.1 Financial Incentives , .......... , .. ,., ......... ,' ....... " .......... " ........ , .... ,' , .. , .. , ........ , .. , ... " ..... ,64

C.1.1 Municipal Financial Incentives .. , .. " .. , ................ , .... ' ... ,. "., .. , ....... , ... ". , ... , ...... 64 C,1 .1.1 Direct Grants .................................. , ............... , ....... , ... , ... , .............. , .... 64 C. 1 ,1 .2 Property Tax Incentives., ........ ,., ....... , .. , .......... " ..... , ............ , ............. , .. 64 C.1.1.3 Permissive Tax Incentives, ..... , .. , .... ,' ..... "" , .......... ,. , ........ ,., .......... ' ....... 65

C,2 Non-Financial Incentives ., .. ". , ... , .... , ...... , ...... , ......................... , .......... , ..... , ...... ,." ... 66 C.2.1 Heritage Revitalization Agreements , .. , ................... ". , ..... ,. , ....... '" , .. , ........ ".,.66 C.2.2 RelaxationsNariances, .................. , .. " .. , ..... , .... , ............. , .. , ......... , ............. , .. 66 C.2.3 Density Bonus and Transfer Procedures ...................................................... 67 C,2.4 Heritage Register Equivalencies and Exemptions ......................................... 67 C.2.5 Administrative Support.. ................................................................... ,." ....... 67 C.2.6 Heritage Support Programs ........... , .. " .... , .. , ........ , ... , .... , .... , ..... , ....... , .... ,., .. , .. 67


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The purpose of this Heritage Strategy is to provide an update of Delta's 1997 Delta Heritage Strategy, in order to provide the community with an effective, sustainable, and real istic plan that wi II encourage the conservation and long-term viability of community heritage resources.

Through the development of a shared community vision for heritage conservat ion, the Heritage Strategy has provided an opportunity to assess those aspects of Delta's current Heritage Program that are most successful, determined what needs to be re-focused for max imum effectiveness and outlines a series of actions that best uti I ize scarce resources . The Heritage Strategy responds to challenges and opportunities that have been identified through an extensive research and public consu ltation process that included two Open Houses and two online questionnaires of commun ity comments and expectations. This has determined a new vision for Delta's Heritage Program, and sets new directions based on a consensus of community values and priorities. The Strategy identifi es a commu nity-based Vision for the heritage program.

A VISION FOR DELTA'S HERITAGE

Delta wi II conserve, ce lebrate, commemorate and respect our rich historic legacy of significant tangible and intangible heritage resources, which contribute to our community identity, economic viability and environmental sustainability.

Delta's Heritage Program will provide a balance for change and new development that recognizes the importance of our historic communities, our rural lands and our natural landscapes. The past, present and future will be connected through community celebrat ions,

partnersh ips and heritage activities that wi II preserve our heritage resources, provide educational opportunities and enrich the lives of our citi zens and visitors.

The following Goa ls provide a renewed focus for Delta's Heritage Program:

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Provide Municipal Leadership in • Heritage Conservation .

Update Heritage Policies in an Integrated Planning Framework

Protect Delta's Rural Heritage

Protect Delta's Natural and Cultural Landscapes

Build Community Capacity and Partnerships

Support Heritage Eclucation and Awareness

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These Goals are supported by forty Actions that will be achieved over a ten-year period. The intent of the recommendations is to proactively encourage the preservation and long-term viability of Delta's heritage resources, for the benefit of the entire community.

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1. INTRODUCTION

Delta has commissioned an update of its 1997 Delta Heritage Strategy in order to provide the community with an effective, sustainable, and realistic pl an that will encourage the conservation and long-term viability of community heritage resources.

Delta's heritage resources are a valuable part ofcommunity pride, identity, loca l economy and tourist potential and provide a tangible link to the past. Through the development of a shared community vision for heritage conservation, the Heritage Strategy has provided an opportunity to assess those aspects of Delta's current Heritage Program that are most successful, determin ed what needs to be re- focused for maximum effectiveness and out lines a series of actions that best utili ze sca rce resources. This has determined a new vision for the Heritage Program, and sets future directions based on a consensus of community heritage values and prioriti es.


1.1 HERITAGE STRATEGY PROCESS

The purpose of the project has been to undertake a thorough review of the first Delta Heritage Strategy, approved by Council on March 11, 1997. Thirteen implementation actions were recommended over a fi veyear action pl an. Many of the recommendati ons were implemented including a Muni cipal Heritage Register, heritage procedural review pol icies, heritage incentives, and conservation areas.

The Delta Heritage Strategy is twenty yea rs o ld and was due for review. The community vision for heri tage was reevaluated and priority heritage issues have been identified. Current procedures and heritage planning too ls required evaluation to ensure that they can respond to Delta's priority heritage issues. Delta's heritage communication and information strategies also required review and updating.

The consultant has worked with a Steering Committee made up of members from the DHAC, Agri cultural Advisory Committee, Delta Museum & Archives Society and members of each of the four communiti es (three urban areas and the rural landsl, to inform the process and complete community outreach. The review process has included: • Identification of strengths, weaknesses,

opportunities and threats currently facing Delta's Heritage;

• Consideration of the aspects of the 1997 Heritage Strategy that were not implemented and why;

• Clarifi cation of community values that Delta res idents collectively place on heritage;

• Identifi ca tion of goals and objectives for Delta's tangible and intangible heritage that will guide efforts in this area;

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• Consideration of how a Heritage Foundation or Society could assist in implementing Delta's Heritage Strategy; and

• A ten-year implementation plan that will guide the annual work plans of staff as well as of the DHAC which may include, among other things:

• Ways to update and repackage Delta's Rural and Urban Inventories

• Renewal of community commitment to our historic sites;

• Identification of potential partnerships and sources of funding that will assist in preserving Delta's heritage;

• Identification of ways to· engage the community in the creative and adaptive re-use of our heritage structures that wi II faci I itate thei r long-term preservation;

• Identification of subject areas for future heritage recognition, interpretation and celebration; and

• Recommendations for incentives and updated policies to achieve heritage preservation goals.

The public consultation process has comprised a significant portion of the work. Its purpose has been to determine the importance and values collectively placed on heritage, understand broad perspectives and aspirations, align heritage conservation to broader community and civi c goals, develop a values-based vision grounded in worldwide best practices, build public awareness of local conservation efforts, and set goals and priorities based on public input.


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As part of this consultation, the following process occurred in 2014: • Meeting'with the Delta H~ritage Advisory

Commission (DHAC): March 14 • First Online Questionnaire: May 12-29 • First Steering Committee Meeting: May 22 • Open House #1 May: 22 • Second Online Questionnaire: June 12 ~26 • Second Steering Committee Meeting: june 19 • Open House #2: june 19 • Third Steering Committee Meeting: july 16 • Meeting with Delta Parks, Recreation and Culture

. (PRC) Managers: September 12 • joint meeting with Steering Committee. DHAC and

PRC Commission : October 17

This open and transparent process has allowed for the development of a cdmmunity-based vision for heritage conservation, and a general consensus on the priorities of the Action Plan for implementation .

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O rganiza ti ons and governments world-w ide use similar . definition s to describe heritage conservation and the fundamental values that underpin this definition . Con servati on efforts remain a cl ose partnership between government and the community, and ex ist w ithin a framework wherein national standards, provinc ial statutes and municipal polic ies guide various aspects of conserva ti on practi ce.

Delta's conservati on initiatives date back over thirty years, and include the identi fica tion, protection and promoti on of histori c places that are important to loca l culture and history. Although there is often an emphas is on the conservation of built heritage, both tangibl e and intangible heritage values are present in our bLJilt heritage, in our histori c sites, the character of heritage neighborhoods, streetscapes, cemeteries and earl y transportation routes, as well as in our natural vistas, agricultural areas, country roads, naturall y wooded areas, signifi cant watercourses, planted featu res and landscapes.

Cultural landscapes, or di stinct geographi ca l areas that represent the combined work of man and nature,

encompass those landscapes deliberately shaped by people, those that have evolved organically and those that have taken on signifi cance by cultural associati on. The concept of the 'cultural landscape' has recentl y taken root in conservation circles at the international level and is impacting not only the concept of heritage value, but also the selection of places for conservation.

The importance of intangible cultural heritage is increasingly being recognized worldwide as a legitimate part of values-based heritage conservation, including culturally-embedded traditions, memori es, language, practi ces, representations, expressions, knowledge and skills, as well as associated tools, obj ects, artifacts and cultural spaces that communiti es and groups recogni ze as part of their shared 'history and heritage .

Delta's heritage encompasses a broad range of tangible and intangible features, some of which have been identified and protected, while other aspects are less w ell understood . This Heritage Strategy is based on a broad understanding of what constitutes Delta's heritage, with a vision that integrates heritage 'pl anning into overall community growth and development.

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1.3 COMMUNITY BENEFITS OF HERITAGE CONSERVATION

Conserving and ce lebrating its heritage allows a community to retain and convey a sense of its history, and provides aesthetic enrichment as well as educationa l opportunities. Heritage resources help us understand where we have come from so that we can appreciate the continuity in our community from past to present to future. Historic sites become landmarks and touchstones for the community. A broad range of tangible heritage features exist that add to Delta's vibrancy and character. In addition, a legacy of personal histories, traditions and events weave a rich and unique community tapestry that enriches the life of Delta's residents and visitors . .

Cu ltural and heritage-based tourism, such as the visitation of historic sites, is now the fastest growing segment of the burgeoning tOLlrism industry. Other benefits of strong heritage policies include maintaining distinctive neighbourhoods, conserving cu ltural heritage, providing community identity and promoting civic pride. Heritage conservation is also an inherently sustainable activity, and supports sustainability initiatives such as reduction of landfi II and the conservation of embodied energy. These are all important considerations in the long-term management of our built environment. A well-managed heritage conservation program provides numerous commun ity benefits that include:

• encouraging retention of the community's unique physical heritage;

• ce lebrating historica l events and traditions; • identifying ways that partnership opportunities can

be fostered with senior levels of government; • engaging the broader commun ity including the

private and volunteer sectors; • conserving a broad range of historical sites that

supports other public objectives such as tourism development and education;

• assisting private owners in retaining historic resources through flexible heritage planning;

• investing in heritage sites through community partnerships;

• supporting sustainability initiatives; and • generating employment opportun iti es and other

economic spin-offs .

There is mounti ng evidence that heritage initiatives provide both tangible and intangible benefits, and contribute to the development of complete communities and to a vibrant cu lture of creativity and innovation.

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1.4 THE LINK BETWEEN HERITAGE AND SUSTAINABILITY

In recent yea rs heritage conservation has found a new pl ace within the sustainability framework in whi ch economi c, environmental, soc,i al or cultural interests coinc ide to support common community goa ls. Preserving heritage values has a signifi ca nt impact on all aspects of sustainability - social, environmental and economi c. Within this larger conservation model, both the tangible and intangibl e benefits of heritage conservation find a broadened relevance: in the areas of touri srn, job creation, business development, education, recreation and the environment, heritage conservation contri butes to the diversity, vari ety and long term sustainability of the urban and rural fabri c of our ex isting communiti es.

Heritage conservation is inherently sustainab le; it minimizes the need to destroy building materi als and retains es tablished land use patterns and infras tructure. It also conserves embodied energy, reduces pressure on landfill sites, avoids impacts of new constructi on and minimizes the need for new building materi als. Although heritage conservation and sustainable development are not entirely synonymous activiti es, they align in their mutual interest of enhancing the relationship people have with their built environment. The environmental impact assoc iated with building demolition is a major concern, and as a consequence an increasing number of ex isting buildings are being retained and retrofitted

for new uses for reasons that go beyond their historic merit. It is widely recogni zed that society can no longer afford to waste resources of any type and responsible stewardship, incl uding re-use of the built envi ronment, has become the accepted norm in managing our urban and rural habitats w hile enhancing their livability.

The con servation of heritage sites is also important from an urban des ign perspective. Our historic places, ea rl y communities and rural lands contribute signifi cantly to Delta's unique sense of place by maintaining historic context and providing a framework for new development. It is also important to upgrade the energy eff ic iency of heritage buildings, and this can be accomplished in many ways w ithout destroying heritage character-defining elements. Information on energy upgrading measures for heritage buildings is available in the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada.

The renewed focus of the Heritage Program should recognize the importance of sustainability initi atives . Heritage conservation should be integrated with sustainability initiatives (including environmental, economic and social initi a tiv~s ) whenever possible, for the benefi t of both.

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Heritage is good for Delta's economic environment and good for business. Investment in heritage conservation provides econom ic stimulus that results in enhanced tax assessments, more interesting urban env ironments, supports competitive business recruitment and retention strategies, and provides opportun ities for busi ness incubation. Heritage conservation does not mean "no change"; rather it is an opportunity for creative community building that also provides sustainable amenit ies as our urban environments become subject to intensification.

The fastest growing sector of the tourism market is cultural tourism, which consists of travellers engaging in cultura l events and activities while away from their home communities. This umbrella term includes, but is not limited to : performing arts; museums and ga lleries; visual arts; heritage events; visits to historic sites; genea logi ca l research; multicultural/ethnic events; and some tourist attractions. Education is also a significant part of cu ltural tourism, as these elements may involve a high degree of interactivity.


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The Federal government, in coll aboration w ith the provinces, territori es and municipalities, has pl ayed a role in the development of an overall framew'ork for heritage conservation, including the Ca nadian Register o f Historic Places and the Standards and Guidelines for the Conserva tion of Historic Places in Canada.

Provinci al legisl ation, statutes and regul ations provide the legal framework for conservation practi ce . Loca l governments have managed their resources through the legislative tools provided by provincial legislation, such as the Community Heritage Register, Heritage Designation, Heritage Revitalization Agreements and

Heritage Conservation Areas. These are some of the most signifi cant conservation tools that are availabl e at the local level for the management of heritage resources.

Prior to 1994, two provinc ial Acts enabl ed municipal heritage conservation initi atives: the Heritage Conserva tion Act and the Municipal Act. These two Acts, and a number of others, w ere amended through the Heritage Conservation Statutes Am endment Act 1994. In addition to ex isting procedures, the 1994 changes to the Muni cipal Act enabl ed municipaliti es to better integrate heritage conservation activities into the mainstream oi development and community pl anning by defining new procedures for more powerful regul ations (Heritage Conservation Areas, Community Heritage Commissions, heritage site maintenance standards, tree protection, etc.) and heritage incentives (tax exemptions, an expanded legal protection toolkit, consolidated approvals for heritage rehabilitation work, etc.).

Heritage tools are referenced in a number of other provincial A cts, such as the Land Titles Act (whi ch enables covenants to be registered on land titl es), but the majority of the too ls Delta is likely to use in the conservation of heritage resources are now enabl ed under the Local Government Act.

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Under the Loca l Government Act, a legal framework is provided for the establishment and continuation of loca l governments to represent the interests and respond to the needs of their communities. Loca l governments are enabl ed with the powers, duties and functions necessary for fulfilling their purposes, inc luding stewardship of publi c assets, and the flexibility to respond to the different needs and changing circumstances of their communiti es . Delta is empowered to regulate land development through zoning, subdivision control , building by-law s, maintenance and occupancy by-laws, and a number of other regul atory mechanisms. Heritage incentives can be provided through a number of mechanisms including negotiated agreements and 1 O-year periods of tax rei ief. Most of the tools that Delta w ill use to provide incentives and regulations for the heritage program are enabled under Part 27: Heritage Conserva tion .


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One of the tools commonl y used as the basi s of a municipal heritage program is a Community Heritage Register, an offi cial listing of properti es having heritage value, passed by resolution of loca l government. Inclusion on a Register does not confer any other form of permanent heritage protection, is not I isted on the Land Titl e and does not create any fin ancial liability for the loca l government. The Register may, however, be used to " fl ag" properti es for possibl e future protection, and does enable a loca l government to withhold approval and/ or a demolition permit for a limited amount of time. In addition to the tracking and regul atory powers impli ed by a Register I isting, there are also important incentives that ca n be offered to assist owners with conservation . Properties on a Register are el igible for spec ial provisions, including equivalencies under the B.C Building Code, altern ative compliance under the Energy Efficien cy Requirements and exemptions from the H omeowner Protection Act , Delta has already established a Heritage Register that li sts a vari ety of historica lly signifi cant sites, Delta has also protected heritage sites through Heritage Designation achieved on a site-by-site basis through municipal bylaws ,

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The purpose of this Act is to encourage and fac ilitate the protection and conservation of heritage property in British Columbia . This Act is most relevant when dea ling with archaeologica l issues, the management of whi ch remains a provincial jurisdiction . The province may enter into a fdrm al agreement with a First Nation with respect to the conservation and protection of heritage sites and heritage objects that represent the cul tural heritage of the aboriginal people who are represented by that First Nation . Owners of identified archaeologica l sites are required to conform to provincial requirements. The provincial Archaeology Branch maintains a list of known archaeologi ca l sites.

2.3 COMMUNITY CHARTER


The Community Charter came into effect in 2004, and provides mun icipalities with a framework for lo ta l activiti es and services. This leg islation appli es to all municipalities whose core powers were previously found in the Local Government Act, and replaces the tradition of prescriptive legislation w ith enabl ing legislation that allows municipalities to be innovative in meeting the needs of their communiti es . The Charter gives municipalities broad powers, induding permiss ive tax exemptions, to regulate activit ies within their commun ities.

The Permissive Exemptions provisions in the Community Charter that can be used for facade improvement and heritage conservation projects are listed below:

• Section 225: Permissive tax exemptions can be offered to "e ligible property" , as defined by heritage protection . A rebate on municipal and provincia l taxes can be provided. There is no spec ified time limit to the exemption that can be negotiated. These provisions require a 2/3 supporting vote oi Coun ci l for enactment.

• Section 226: Permiss ive tax exemptions can be offered to revitali zation projects . A rebate can onl y be provided on municipal taxes, and can be offered to any property. There is a 1 O-year time limit to this exemption, however it requires only a simple majority vote of Council for enactment.


2.4 AGRICULTURAL LAND COMMISSION

The provincial Agricultural Land Comm ission (ALC) is an independent Crown agency dedicated to protecting the scarce supply of agricu ltural land that is important to the current and future needs of Sritish Co lumbi a. The Agricultural Land Commission Act sets the legis lat ive framework for the establishment and administration of the agricu ltural land preservation program. The ALC encourages the estab lishment and maintenance of farms, to provide a basis for a sustainable economy and a secure source of food. The Comm iss ion also conducts land use planning with loca l commun iti es and government agencies, and adjudicates applications for the use of land in the Agri cultural Land Reserve (ALR). It is responsible for adm inistering the Agricultural Land Commission Act and the Soil Conservation Act.

The ALR is a provincial zone in which agricu lture is recognized as the priority use. Farming is encouraged and non-agricultural uses are contro lled. The ALR covers approx imate ly 4.7 million hectares. It includes private and public lands that may be farmed, forested or vacant land. In total, the ALR comprises those lands within S.c. that have the potential for agricu ltural production . The Agricultural Land Reserve takes precedence over, but does not rep lace other legis lation and bylaws that may app ly to the land. Local and regional governments, as we ll as other provincial agencies, are expected to plan in accordance with the provincial policy of preserving agricu ltural land.

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and moved land use planning for agricu lture into the mainstream. Farmers were given the right to farm in the ALR and on land zoned for farm use. The Act protects farmers thatare using normal farm practices from nuisance lawsuits and nuisance bylaws of loca l governments. The Act also estab l ishes a process to resolve concerns and comp laints.

As many of Delta 's significant historic sites are situated on rural lands, this is a significant issue in determining economic viability for heritage sites. The ALC has demonstrated an increased willingness to negotiate over heritage issues. This is a positive indication that the Comm ission will cons ider proposals to save heritage structures as long as there is only minor impact on agricultural production, and when there is demonstrated intent to conserve through a heritage designation. Each appl ication is reviewed on a case-by-case basis . ALC policies may also have a significant effect on the development of agr i-tourism and agri -business, as it can regulate and designate appropriate farm use with respect to the scope of retail sales, wineries and other uses.

Other provincial initiatives regarding farm practices are underway, such as the S.c. Agriculture and Food Climate Action Initiative that is a joint undertaking of S.c. Agriculture Counci l and the Investment Agriculture Foundation; their initiatives include a S.c. Farm Energy Assessment Pilot Project that is now in its second phase.

To date, the Comm ission has not been receptive to heritage issues, even when there is no conflict with farming practices.

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2.5 B.C. BUILDING CODE

Building Code upgrading is the most important aspect of heritage building rehabilitation, as it ensures life safety and long-term protection for the resource. It is essential to consider heritage buildings on a case-by-case basis, as the blanket appllcption of Building Code requirements does not recognize the individual requirements and inherent performance strengths of each building. A number of equivalencies have been adopted in the British Columbia Building Code that enable more sensitive and appropriate heritage building upgrades; a heritage building is defined as either a designated site or one included on a Heritage Register. As example of a Code equivalency is the use of sprinklers in a heritage structure to satisfy fire separation and exiting requirements.

Given that Code compliance is such a significant factor in the conservation of heritage buildings, the most important consideration is to provide viable economic methods of achieving building upgrades. In addition to the equivalencies offered under the current Code, Delta can also accept the report of a Building Code Engineer as to acceptable levels of code performance.

2.6 ENERGY EFFICIENCY ACT


The Energy Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Standards Regulation) was amended in 2009 to include the following definition:

"designat~d heritage building" means a building that is • (b) protected through heritage designation or

included in a community heritage register by a local government under the Local Government Act,

Under this new definition, Energy Efficiency standards do not apply to windows, glazing products, door slabs or products installed in heritage buildings. This means that exemptions can be allowed to energy upgrading measures that would destroy heritage character-defining elements such as original windows and doors.

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Amendments to the Homeow ner Protection Act Regulation were made in 2010 to allow for exemptions for heritage sites from the need to fully conform to the B. C. Building Code under certain conditions, thus removing some of the barriers to compl iance that previously confli cted with heritage conservati on standards and guidelines. The changes involved:

• an amendment to the Homeowner Protection Act Regulation, B.C. Reg. 29/99 that allows a warranty provider, in the case of a commercial to residenti al conversion, to exclude components of the building that have heritage value from the requirement for a warranty; and

• cl arifi ca tion of the'definition of 'substantial reconstruction.' The latter cl arifi ca tion explains that 75% of a home must be reconstructed for it to be considered a 'new home' l,rnder the Homeowner Protection Act, thus enabling single-family dwelling to multi -family and strata conversions without the Act now coming into pl ay.

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The following is an assessment of the situation in Delta regarding , the current heritage program and poli cy framework, and a summary of current challenges and opportuniti es. Heritage initiatives are CLirrently handled under two key civic departments, Community Pl anning and Development, which has primary responsibility for pl anning for built heritage, and Parks, Recreation and Culture, whi ch oversees capital facilities and some relevant programs, Other departments are involved, but not yet formall y integrated, in Delta's heritage initi atives,

3 1 OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN

The Offi cial Community Pl an (Bylaw No. 3950, 1985: Consolidated December 201 2) outlines the long-

, term vision for grow th and development in Delta, The OCP contains a number of relevant poli c ies that relate to heritage conservation, including broad issues surrounding growth and development, agri culture and the envi ronment.

The OCP Pol icies that are relevant to heritage conservati on are listed in Appendix Bf and provide an overarching framework for Delta's Heritage Program,

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The Delta Agri cultural Pl an, dated O ctober 2011 , recognizes the growing trends of innovative alternative production systems and agri -tourism opportuniti es, whi ch are often a good fit with ex isting heritage sites and can capitali ze on heritage value as a selling feature. It also recogni zes the following agri cultural poli cy in Delta's O CP:

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3.3 COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Through a long-term program of heritage pl anning, Delta has fostered and promoted the retention of a number of unique aspects of loca l heritage character and value. As administered by the Community Pl anning and Development Department, this has included the preservation of a number of heritage resources, including histori c buildings, structures and other resources. Previous muni Cipal heritage initi atives date back over thirty yea rs, and include early inventories of heritage sites and barns, the 1997 Heritage Stra tegy, the Rural and Urban Heritage Inventories and a Heritage M anagement Plan. Heritage sites have been protected through the use of protective tools, including Heritage Conservation Area bylaws.

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The following heritage "tools" enab led under the Loca l Government Act may be used by Delta to protect heritage property that are rece iving, or, in the case of a heritage conservation area, are eligible to receive, heritage incentives . The incentives and level of heritage protection would be negoti ated on a site-by-site basis.


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• Heritage Conservation Covenant • Heritage Conservation Area • Heritage Revitalization Agreement • Municipal Heritage Designation • Heritage Alteration Permit • Temporary Protection

There are currently five sites that have received municipal heritage designation, two of which are owned by Delta.

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A Heritage Register is the offi cial community register of sites of heritage significance. Owners of sites on the heritage inventories are invited to place their properties on the register; there is no obi igation . Listing on the Heritage Reg ister offers the possibility of exemptions and equivalencies under enabling legislation, in exchange for temporary delays in approving building permits and demoli"tion permits. Council established the Delta Heritage Register on' M arch 9, 1999. It is the official reg ister of sites of heritage significance in Delta. Properti es on the Delta Heritage Register are flagged so that the review process for any type of application regarding them will include referral to the DHAC and the discussion of incentives for their preservation and maintenance. There are currently 75 sites included on the Heritage Register.

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Delta has two. heritage inventories:


• "Delta 's Rural Heritage - an Inventory", 1998 (updated 2002)

• "Delta's Urban Heritage - an Inventory", 2000

Properties included in the inventories have been evaluated by Delta's heritage consultant as having heritage signifi cance based on architectural history, cultural history, context, and integrity. About 190 heritage sites are identified in the inventories.

Implica tions of properties being on the Inventori es: • No additional regulations are pl aced on a

property. • Properti es qualify for heritage incentives that

Council may approve from time-lo-time (see the Incentives section).

• Properties are "flagged" on Delta's information database. Then, if any zoning, or building or demolition permit applications are made, staff will contact the applicants to discuss the possible incentives to preserve the heritage features.

• In the case of demolition permit applications, if an agreement cannot be reached to preserve

. a heritage building, app licants are requested to offer the building for sale for $1.00 to whoever is prepared to remove it. Appl icants are then asked to contribute to the removal , funding which would have otherwise been spent on demolition.

The Inventories have not been updated since their original publication, and are not available electronically.


i . ~ (DI LT/\ HERITAC, I\DVIS()HY (;( )MMIS'-JlnN The purpose of the DHAC is to offer advice to Counc il on policies and development issues relating to history, heritage, conservation and preservation. The Commission consists of eleven members appointed or as otherwise directed by Counc il , who shall serve without compensation as follows:

• Two members of Council, one will serve as the Chair, and one will serve as Vice Chair.

• Nine members, including one representative from the Delta Museum & Archives Society, and one from the Tsawwassen First Nation.

An annua l budget is allocated to the DHAC, and a staff li aison and committee clerk are provided as staff support.

. The DHAC is mandated to undertake the following: • Identify and monitor the commun ity's built,

natura l and cu ltivated heritage resources. • Make recommendations regarding heritage

goals, objectives and policies for the community and their impl ementation.

• Provide the heritage perspective on development proposals.

• Encourage coordin ation of heritage conservation activit ies of loca l heritage organizations.

• Undertake or support heritage related activities authorized by Council.

• Promote public education and awareness of heritage.

• Investigate the estab lishment of a Delta Heritage Society.

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The DHAC is also strongly involved in heritage awareness and education initi at ives . Each year Delta, through the DHAC, recognizes Heritage Week in the month of February w ith the publication of the winners of both the Heritage Award of Merit and the Friend of Heritage Awards. Heritage Awards of Merit are conferred to projects, individuals or groups for their contribution in conserving a valuable part of Delta's history. Awards may be granted to urban or rural projects in the area of preservation, restoration, rehabi I itation or adaptive reuse and may be considered for their exterior or interior characteristi cs. Friends of Heritage Awards are conferred to a project, individual or group who promotes heritage conservation and awareness in the areas of education, publication or advocacy.

The DHAC recognizes the importance of higher education in our mandate in promoting public education and awareness in the area of loca l and regional heritage, conservation and preservation. The Delta Heritage Comm ission Scholarship is awarded annua ll y to a graduating high school student residing in Delta. This scholarship is provided in an effort to encourage students to display an interest in loca l or regional heritage, as demonstrated through an original piece of work. The DHAC has also initiated two Heritage Passports, availab le electronica ll y, that invite the public to exp lore their neighbourhood's history. During Heritage Week, the passports are also distributed to Delta School District classes that have the study of loca l history as part of their curricu lum.


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The value of conserving a community's heritage is not always immediately recognized, espec iall y if there are perce ived fin ancial benefits from redeve lopment. Municipal heritage programs are usually a balance of regulations ("s ti cks") and incentives ("ca rrots") based on owner cooperation; in vi rtually all cases, heritage protection is achieved on a voluntary basis. Where there are external pressures threatening heritage assets, it has been recognized that more effective conservation will be achieved through incentives rather than by stringent regulati on.

In 2000, Council adopted Heritage Policies and Programs that incl ude incentives for heritage projects . Since that time, incentives have been applied in various cases. Incentives are determin ed on a site-by-site basis and are subject to Council 's approval. Not every incentive will necessarily apply to a parti cular project. Possible incentives include:

• reduced Building Code standards • zoning relaxations, e.g. minor vari ances • extra dens ity or uses • reduced deve lopment standards or charges • reduced app lication fees

The award of an incentive is subject to the follow ing conditions:

• The improvements being compatible with the heritage features and with the character and context of the neighbourhood.

• The heritage property being lega lly protected, i.e. subject to a heritage covenant, a heritage rev itali zation agreement, in a schedule of a heritage conservation area,·or municipall y des ignated.


• For larger incentives, proof of the financial necess ity of the incentive may be required.

The incentives wouldbe negoti ated by staff, in consultation with the Delta Heritage Advisory Commission, and approved by Council.

Although these incentives offer a financial benefit to the owner in the form of ' subdivision, extra dens ity, reduced fees, etc., Delta does not currently offer a full range of direct financial incentives in the form of grants or ,tax exemption as permitted by the Community Charter.

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• Heritage legacy Fund: Under its Heritage Conservation Program, The Heritage Legacy Fund provides financial contributions of up to $25,000 for projects involving the preservation, rehabilitation and/or res toration of a built commun ity heritage resource. EI igible appl icants include the muni cipality, registered non-profit societies and registered feclera I chariti es.

• liveSmart Be: Thi s is a provincial program dedicated to promoting energy effi ciency, including incentive grants for energy efficiency upgrading. The program recogni zes that some upgrades may affect heritage character, and spec ial provisions may be accessed for homes that have rece ived muni cipal des ignation or are included on a Heritage Register. This includes grants for installation of wooden storm windows on heritage homes.


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The Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP), offered through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, helps low-income Canadians, people with disabilities and First Nations people live in affordable homes. These programs also support renovations to rooming houses and rental units to increase the availability of housing for those in need. Depending on the individual situation for each resource, one of the following programs may apply :

• Homeowner RRAP: Financial assistance to repa ir substandard housing to a minimum level of hea lth and safety

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Rental RRAP: Assistance for landlords of affordabl e housing to pay for mandatory repairs to selfcontained units occupied by low-income tenants Secondary/Garden Suite RRAP: Financial assistance for the creation of a Secondary or Garden Suite for a low-income senior or adult with a disability, making it possible for them to live independently in their community, close to family and friends RRAP for Persons with Disabilities: Assistance for homeowners and land lords to improve accessibility for persons with disabilities RRAP for Conversions: Assistance for converting non-residenti al buildings into affordable housing

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3.4 PARKS, RECR ATION AND CULTURE DEPARTMENT A number of important heritage initiatives are managed through the PRC Department. This includes the administration of budget allocations to heritage sites as follows: • The Delta Museum and Archives are managed

by the PRC, which reports to Counci I; the Delta Museum & Archives Society owns the histori c co llections .

• A li cense agreement with the Kirkland House Foundation to manage the ameniti es at Hawthorne Grove Park that include the Kirkl and House, the grounds and gardens, and the Harris Barn . Delta also contributed $60,000.00 toward cap ital projects such as roof rep lacement, HVAC systems, etc. These requirements vary from year to year, and money is allocated as needed.

• A li cense agreement w ith the Delta Community Music School Society who operate out of the old M cKee House

• A I icense agreement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Coast BC who operate out of the old St. -David's Angli can Church located at Winskill Park.

Cultural programs are identified and implemented when a demonstrated demand is present and a return on investment can be determin ed. PRC also promotes and runs almost 70 community events per year, and has developed specific expertise in events logisti cs.


OCP Policy 2.6.3 states "Develop a strategic plan to enhance municipally owned heritage landscapes, buildings and programs and consider heritage as a criteri a or theme for park and building acquisition andl or the delivery of programs." Section 3: Implementation and Monitoring also states "Parks, Recreation and Culture Strategic Pl an - a plan should be prepared to determine long range objectives for parks and recreation facilities planning, and specifically, strategic planning for munic ipally-owned heritage buildings and sites, arts and culture, parks and outdoor spaces, recreation facilities and services." This strategic plan has not yet been deve loped.


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The purpose of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission (PRCC) is to provide advice to Council and staff with respect to the pl anning, development, use, operation and servi ce delivery of all recreation and culture programs, c ivi c buildings, properti es, parks, open space and sport fi elds. The Commission 's mandate is to:

• Follow the Counci l approved workplans • Ensure that community access to municipal

fac iliti es is fair and equitable • Set servi ce levels respecting Council approved

budgets • Determine prioriti es with respect to lifecycle

and .development expenditures for all parks and fac i I ities

• Make recommendations to Council on servi ces provided by not-for-profit agencies vi a Fee for Servi ce Contracts

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3.5 MUNICIPALLY-OWNED HERITAGE SITES Delta owns or has some jurisdiction over 17 extant sites on the Heritage Register. Heritage Conservati on Pl ans have not been prepared for any of these sites.

• Kirkland House; maintained by Kirkl and House Foundation; municipal funding provided

• Boundary Bay Airport bunker • Boundary Bay Cemetery • Burns Bog; joint ownership with M etro and

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• Chilukthan Slough • Delta Cenotaph • Delta Waterworks; within Watersh ed Park • Hangar No 3; airp9rt lands leased to others. • Ladner Clock Tower • • • •

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Ladner Harbour Ladner Harbour Park and Swenson Trail. Ladner's Landing M cKee Residence (Design<!- ted); leased to the Delta Community Music School Histori c Municipal Hall (Designated) Norwegian Cemetery Totem pole • Vancouver Wireless Station/Community

In . addition, Delta may own or control other sites of heritage signifi cance that may not yet be identified. One example is the Winskill Leisure Centre, built as St. David 's Angli can Church in 1954 and the first Protestant church built in Tsawwassen; this site has not yet been evaluated. Any update of the Heritage Inventories should take into account any municipall y-owned sites of heritage value.

Delta's municipal heritage sites may be eligible for senior government grants (Heritage Legacy Fund, sustainability and infrastructure grants, etc.), whi ch should be accessed whenever possible to provide enhanced conservation.

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There are opportunities for Delta to expand the effectiveness of its Heritage Program:

• Enhanced Program of Conservation Incentives Delta can take advantage of provincial enab ling legislation to provide an en hanced program of taxbased heritage incent ives.

• Alignment with Provincial Legislation Additional conservat ion incent ives can be provided as resources are added to the Heritage Register, providing access to B.C. Bui Iding Code equ ivCllencies, incentives under LiveSmart BC, and exemptions under the Energy Efficiency Act and the HomeOlI\/fler

Protection Act. The definition of a heritage site for the purposes of granti ng incentives or equivalenc ies is now cons istent; the site must be either municipally designated or else li sted on a Commun ity Heritage Register.

• Alignment with Provincial Initiatives In 2013, the province released "Our Heritage - Historic Places: Heritage Strategy for British Co lumbia" which lays out a vision, goals and strategic directions for provincial initiatives. The preservation of rural lands can be supported through alignment with the goa ls of the Agricultural Land Reserve to preserve traditional agri cu ltural use. Some sites on the Heritage Register would also be


eligible for grants through the Heritage Legacy Fund. Heritage BC is launching a "Dynam ic Downtowns" program and Delta may wish to exp lore participating in this new initiative. Funding may be announced for Legacy Projects that are "shove l-ready" for the 150th ann iversary of B.C.'s entry into Confederation' in2021.

• Alignment with Federal Initiatives Delta currently follows the Parks Canada Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada (see Section 2.3) in the management of its own histori c buildings. The Canadian Register of Historic Places also enhances awareness of heritage buildings in Delta which are included on the Municipal Heritage Register. Additionally, Delta has recently received a $500,000 grant through the Canada 150 Community In frastructure Program to restore the Historic Municipal Hall at 4858 Delta Street.

• Current Growth and Development The population of Delta is expand ing, as new development takes place. This provides opportunities for the rehabilitation of heritage sites, integration w ith new development and the abi lity to capita lize on demographic shifts.

• Partnership Opportunities Delta already has a close and effective working relationship with groups such as the Delta Museum & Archives Society and the Kirkland House Foundation. There may be other community partnerships that can be developed over time.


3.7 CHALLENGES AND PRIORITIES

There are a number of identified many issues or gaps that are affecting the level of heritage conservation that need to be addressed on a priority basis. Some of the

" most important challenges that will impact the future of heritage conservation in Delta include the following:

• Strong development pressures in the evolving urban landscape.

• Evolution of agricultural practice that makes heritage structures obsolete.

• Lack of clarity about what constitutes a "Heritage Site."

• The changing nature of heritage volunteerism and advocacy in a shifting demographic landscape.

• Publ ic perception of negative impacts of retained heritage, leading to a heritage "versus" progress mentality.

• Conservation incentives are seen as minimal and ineffective.

• Current incentives are not appropriate for agricultural properties.

• The Heritage Inventories have not been updated, and are not available online.

• Demolition requests have increased as a result of ongoing neglect of heritage structures.

• Heritage areas are challenged by large projects and proposals. There are few strategic policies that address the impact of large projects .

• There is a need for heritage advocacy that is outside the mandate of the DHAC. There may be a role for a heritage society or foundation in Delta.

• There is a need for education, collaboration and community involvement in order to engender "value" for heritage structures and endeavours.

• There is a need to determine what Delta's residents value and respect in terms of heritage .


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• There is a need to strengthen th~ relationship/ partnership opportunities with Tsawwassen First Nation for aboriginal heritage within Delta.

• There is a need to find, explore, create opportunities to celebrate Delta's heritage for each historic community.

Through th'e public consultation process, a number of urgent challenges were identified. There was a general consensus that Delta's Heritage Program appeared to be "stalled" and that a number of very significant sites are significantly threatened, especially by neglect, and could easily disappear. In order to address these general comments, further consultation identified the following key priorities:

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This does not mean that such services and initiatives are absent, rather that there are opportunities to more effectively integrate municipal heritage and cultural initiatives. Heritage and cultural initiatives tend to be collaborative in nature, often linked to other interests. In the future, this should be more clearly stated in the OCP policies, but at the present time, existing roles can be clarified and working relationships better understood.


Heritage and cultural issues will touch virtually every municipal department in some way, but the key players are Community Planning and Development and Parks, Recreation and Culture. Th~ following governance stru cture is recommended for their heritage and cultural initiat ives:

Community Planning and Development Should continue to have primary responsibility for the planning and management of built heritage resources, as well as heritage incentives programs. The DHAC should continue to advise Council on heritage planning issues, and undertake its heritage awards, DHAC scholarships and Heritage Week activities.

Parks, Recreation and Culture Should continue to have primary responsibility for civi c heritage buildings, including M cKee and Kirkland Houses, and the Delta Museum & Archives. The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission (PRCC) should continue to advise Council on planning, deve lopment, use, operation and service delivery of culture programs, civ ic buildings, properties and parks. PRC should consider undertaking the recommended Strategic Plan "to determine long range objectives for parks and recreation facilities planning, and specifically, strategic planning for muni cipa ll y-owned heritage buildings and sites, arts and culture, parks and outdoor spaces, recreation facilities anel services."

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Delta's heritage and cultural Initiatives could be improved through enhanced coordin ation between DHAC and PRCC. This could occur through bi -a nnual joint meetings and improved communication . There are a number of areas of overlap, including: heritage awareness (plaques and historic information); heritage awareness and youth engagement (scholarships, coord ination with School District 1137); and Heritage Week (could include PRC involvement) . These areas of overlap should be charted and discussed to ensure that Delta is achieving maximum impact with ava ilab le resources.

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The most effective way to encourage heritage resource owners or potential owners to conserve and invest in the rehabilitation of their properties is by offering incentives . Heritage incentives are only app licable as part of a development appli ca tion, and Delta is currently not offering conservation grants or tax-based incentives. There are no incentives or assistance avail ab le to an owner of a heritage building that is not considering redeve lopment. M ai ntenance of heritage buildings can also be an expensive undertaking, particularly when respecting the minimum accepted standards for heritage preservation and restoration .


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In fact, there appears to be a distinct and generally robust market in protected heritage properties. Generally, these properties perform well, with 74% of them maintaining their value at average or better than average market value. The rate of sale among designated properties is also as good, or better than, average market trends. Moreover, the values of heritage properties tend to be resistant to downturns in the general market.

The Vancouver Heritage Foundation undertook a research project to determine whether there were positive or negative impacts to heritage designation, through a comparison of the assessed values of heritage and nonheritage properties in four Vancouver neighbourhoods (Strathcona, Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant & Hastings Sunrise). The study found that between 1999 and 2005, Heritage Register and designated heritage houses increased in value by 42%, while non-heritage houses increased in value at a slightly lower rate of 39%. I

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The Victoria Heritage Foundation tracked the market values and assessments of 142 heritage houses designated prior to 1988. Between 1988 and 1999 the tax assessments for these individual designated (and well-maintained) heritage houses increased at a rate 26% higher than the average tax assessments for residences throughout for the City. This resulted in an increased tax return to the City as a result of the heritage incentives that were provided . 2

The experience of these two heritage foundations, and others in the province, is that when incentives are available, the property values of heritage houses rise at a higher rate than normal building stock, therefore providing higher assessments and ultimately increased property taxes . This is a desirable outcome for the municipality, which reaps the downstream benefits of this investment in heritage conservation. The same is true for tax incentives, which can be used to stimulate investment in under-utilized properties that will ultimately pay higher property taxes . Heritage conservation initiatives provide stability in the marketplace and helps protect property values. This is especially true when conservation incentives are offered, creating a category of prestigious properties that are highly valued in the marketplace.

In general, heritage incentives leverage many times their original value in owner investment, construction and job creation . In addition to being a sound community investment, they are a sound financial investment for the municipality.

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A range of incentives are needed that can ass ist the individual homeowners as well as the developers, and provide staff with the necessary tools to enter into discussions when a site is facing change, and the action plan has itemi zed some options addressing quite specifically what can be done.

The OCP includes a Policy that allows for the estab lishment of financial incentives:

2.7.6 Consider the use of a grants program, tax incentives program, or other incentives to encourage heritage property owners to conserve and enhance their properties, provided the property is municipally des ignated or subject to a Heritage Revitalization Agreement.

There are a number of findncial and non-fi nancial incentives that the muni cipality can offer to encourage heritage conservation . ·Generally, financial incentives can be considered to be of five types, including:


It is important to remember that incentives should ensure the long-term financial viability of each heritage conserva tion project and that the app li ca tion of in centives is subject to the following conditions :

• All properties on the Heritage Register, or eligible for the Register, should be considered for financial incentives, but legal protection should be a pre-requisite before any municipal heritage incentive is granted.

• The amount of incentives offered should be directly related to the leve l of conservation, and should reflect a good conservation outcome. The heritage character-defining elements of the site are to be maintained.

• The proposed work on the site would be comp'atib le with, and sympathetic to, the character and context of the heritage site, accord ing to the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada.

• For larger incentives, proof of financial necess ity may be required through a pro forma economic ana lysis.

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Given the identified need to provide enhanced incentives, it is recommended that Delta consider establishing the foll owing incentives:

Conservation Tax Exemptions: as provided for under the Loca l Government Act and/or the Community Charter. These should be examined on a case-by-case basis, and w ill be most effective for larger, generally commercial, properti es.

Conservation Grants: wi II be most effective for private' home-owners and tax-exempt sites. These grants can be offered on a first-come, first served basis and can be distributed through a Heritage Foundation or through the DHAC. ·It is recommended that given the population of Delta (approx imately 100,000) and in comparison with other similar programs, that a contribution of $40,000 be considered as a minimum starting point for annual funding. The

. e~pe ri e n ce of other muni cipalities also indicates that these grants leverage much greater investment from the building owners, and also contribute to improved tax assessments for the improved properti es.

For further information on the potential for enhanced financial or non-financia l conservation incentives, please refer to Appendix C.


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One method to distribute grants, and potentiall y raise further funds for conservation, would be the es tablishment of a Heritage Foundation or simil ar organi zation that could promote community heritage projects. These Foundations can be very effective in working with building owners and in education and awareness initi atives, but require core funding in order to operate. There are a number of successful models in S.c.; all but one (the Vancouver Heritage Foundation) are funded directly by each muni cipality.

Delta Council has explored the possibility of establi shing a Heritage Foundation to implement certain strateg ies and actions for its Heritage Program. Among the advantages of a heritage foundation that were considered was the ability of a foundation to raise funds . People often feel more comfortable donating money to an establ ished heritage foundation that focuses on heritage conservation grants and activiti es. Establishing a new heritage foundation nonetheless requires a substant ial organizational and financial commitment to b e success ful and Delta does not feel it currently has these resources. While establi shing a new heritage foundati on may not b e a vi able option now, it could be considered in the future.


Four primary models of heritage foundations were explored and could be considered at some future, more appropriate, time:

Option One: Flowthrough Model Most municipal heritage foundations operate on this basis. An annual municipal grant is provided to . the foundation, with the funds, in turn, distributed as financial incentives. Administrative costs tend to remain low, but the activities also remain limited.

Advantages: • Almost all funding goes directly to the

mandate of providing financial incentives

• Immediate results • Low administrative cost

Disadvantages: • Not self-sustaining • Less likely to attract donations and bequests,

as the foundation does not focus on this issue


Option Two: Fundraisillg Model The Vancouver Heritage Foundation operates on this model. It has been extremely successful at fulfilling its mandate, but has been only partially successful in achieving the goal of self-sufficiency. It is now recognized that there needs to be .a longterm partnership with the City of Vancouver, and that a financial contribution will likely always be required to help fund the administration of the Foundation. Fundraising has been difficult, as the competition for charity dollars is very stiff, and people are reluctant to commit large sums of money that, in turn, are disbursed to private homeowners. However, their endowment continues to grow, and the Foundation remains confident of long-term success, especially in t~e planned giving area.

Advantages: • Eventually wholly or partially self-sustaining • More I ikely to attract donations and bequests

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Disadvantages: • Almost all funding goes to administration at

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Advantages: • Uses existing staff/administrative resources • Can be set up quickly and efficiently

Disadvantages: • Lack of individual heritage identity for

marketing and fundraising purposes • Staff may lack technical expertise or focus on

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Option FOllr: Hybrid Model The flowthrough and fundraising models can be combined; some heritage foundations actually represent a blending of these functions. This would require a Board with experti~e in both heritage issues and fundraising. An annual grant would be provided by the municipality, a substantial portion of which wou!d be used for administration (parttime staff salary). The staff member and the Board would be tasked with disbursing modest grants at first, but would work towards attracting matching funds, corporate donations and bequests.

Advantages: • Allows modest granting to begin with, but

also recognizes the importance of attracting community resources

• Some immediate results • Eventually works towards long-term self

suffiCiency • Can work to attract donations and bequests

Disadvantages: • May take a long time to achieve self

sufficiency • Conflict between fundraisinglendowment

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The distribution of information has changed radically in the past decade, and the publi c now expects information to be available online. Consideration should be given to

how best to update the base of heritage information, and

. make it more widely available.

The Heritage Inventories have been a very effective tool

in managing the Heritage Program, but a number of deficienc ies have been noted that the Inventories:

• are now out of date and shou Id be revised. • are only available in print format and should be

digitally accessible.

• do not recognize the broader range of Delta's heritage resources and should be expanded to include other ca tegories of resources .

The future of information delivery is digital. This reality needs to be recognized in order to make the delivery of

heritage information as effective as possible.

In order for a digital communication strategy to be

effective, there will need to be information support provided. There is an immediate need to collect archival and historic information, including oral 'histories and

community collections, before they disappear or become unavailable. An effective archives facility is also an

essential support for the delivery of heritage information.


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The Delta Museum & Archives Society was founded in 1969, and operates three facilities, the Delta Museum,

the Delta Archives and the Edgar Dunning Reading Room .

The Delta Museum & Archives holds a significant collection of col,llmunity histori ca l records, but has, in

the past, had limited resources to make them physically or digitally access ible. With the new managemen t structure and inclusion within Delta's corporate structure, the Delta Museum and Archives will have

access to technica l services and other resources needed

to manage and share its collections . Delta is also providing an environmentally-controlled facility in the same building as the Edgar Dunning Reading Room to display collections.

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The youth of our community are its future. There are

many ways to build on Delta's current youth engagement strategies and improve educational initiatives, such as the Delta Heritage Commission Scholarship, awarded

annually to a graduating high school student. This is just one example of the ways in which youth can be involved in heritage and cultural initiatives through volunteerism,

employment and education. OCP Poli cy 2.6.11 states: "Develop traditional and nontraditional programs and

There are a range of Actions required to support the services directed at age specifi c groups, including digital delivery of heritage information, including youth and seniors that will develop the social, physica l

giving the heritage program an online presence, making . and intellectual health of the individual, while using information available on heritage and cultural initiatives multipurpose recreation facilities." Other OCP polici es and pursuit of digitization strategies. regarding Youth are listed in Appendix B .

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Del ta has a I ready estab l ished severa I long-term partnerships that have protected heritage sites, provided community use in heritage buildings, and promoted heritage education and awareness. There may be further opportunities to develop partnerships, and work together with groups that have a sympathetic mandate to interpret shared heritage and history.

Through the consu ltation process, community interest was expressed in a broader interpretation of intangib le community heritage, ·including an improved understanding of First Nations archaeo logica l resources and traditional lands. Joint strategies were discussed with TFN representatives regarding strategies for the protection and interpretation of shared cultura l landscapes, including historic trails and heritage walks .


Through the proposed Actions, Delta can develop a strategy for more effective commun icat ion of its goa ls and mandate of its heritage program, and seek opportunities for partnersh ips that can be nurtured over time.


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The Vision, Goals and Actions of the Heritage Strategy have been developed to recognize and address urgent priorities regarding heritage conservation, as well as

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take advantage of current opportunities. The identified prioriti es have been addressed in the sequencing of the recommended Actions.

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A VISION FOR DELTA'S HERITAGE

Delta will conserve, celebrate, commemorate and respect our rich historic legacy of significant tangible and intangible heritage resources, which contribute to our community identity, economic viability and environmental sustainability.


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Delta's Heritage Program will provide a balance for change and new development that recognizes the importance of our historic communities, our rural lands and our natural landscapes. The past, present and future will be connected through community celebrations, partnerships and heritage activities that will preserve our heritage resources, provide educational opportunities and enrich the lives of our citizens and visitors .

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The following Goals, and their supporting forty Actions, will provide a renewed focus for Delta's Her itage Program:

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. . Provide Municipal Leadership in Heritage Conservation

Update Heritage Policies in an Integrated Planning Framework

Protect Delta's Rural Heritage

Protect Delta's Natural and Cu ltural Landscapes

Build Community Capacity and Partnerships

Support Heritage Education and Awareness

Make Heritage Information Accessible .-,

The implementation of the Heritage Strategy will unfold over time, through the combined efforts of Delta, key stakeholders, individuals and community partnerships . This process will benefit from a coordi nated community effort to advance the goals of heritage conservation . The following Action Plan provides a road map for how the goals of the Heritage Strategy can be prioritized, who can take the lead and who can provide support for each proposed Action, and what resources will be required for success.


The Action Pl an flows from the Vision and Goa ls of the Heritage Strategy, which were determined through a consensus-based consultative process. The Goa ls are supported by recommended Actions th at will be achieved over a ten-year period, between 2017 and 2027. These Actions have been prioritized within the fo llowing timeframe:

Timeframe for Implementation: • Short Term Actions: up to 3 years (2017 -2020) • Medium Term Actions : 3-5 years (2020-2022) • Long Term Actions : 5-10 years (2022-2027) • Ongoing Actions: (underway and continuing

2017-2027)

Potential budget implications are discussed in Section 4.2 following the Action Plan .

There are a number of outside resources that may be ava ilable to help undertake some of these initiatives, including senior government grant programs (such as digital access grants) and private and corporate sponsors; securing these resources wi II requ ire support time and resources from Delta and volunteers .

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1 r; Hold biannual joint meetings 1.1 O ngoing DHAC, Planning, Neutral Improved coordin ation .0

of the DHAC and the PRCC to PRCC PRC of municipal heritage discuss strategies and overlapping and cultural initiati ves . areas of interest. Improved integration

and deli very of heritage and cu ltural services.

1.4 Consider the establishment of a 2.7.3 M edium Delta Planning, TBD; w ill Could ass ist in dedicated Heritage Foundation 2.7.6 Term DHAC require th e prov ision of that could ass ist in the an annual conservati on incentives . conservation of Delta's heritage budget Potentia I engagement resources (by administering grants, allocation of a broad cross-secti on undertaking educa tional programs, of the community in etc.) . heritage in itiatives .

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2.1 Update OCP Policies to include enhanced goals and objectives for Heritage Conservation and Arc.haeology.

22 Adopt Parks Canada Standards and Guidelines for the Conservati on of Histor ic Places in Canada. Provide tra ining in the appli ca tion of the Standards and Guidelines to relevant staff and COlllllliss ion members.

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2h Proillote the use of Building Code Equivalencies alld Prov incial Act exemptions (e.g. , Energy Effic iency Act, HOllleowner Protection Act) .

2 f ' . 0 Encourage more sites being added to th e Heritage Reg ister.


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2,6.3 Short Term Delta DHAC, PRC, Neutral, I III proved conservation 2.7.5 PRCC except fo r outcoilles. Consistent 2.7,8 potential approach to rev iew process .

training costs; allow $2,000 per year.

2.7.3 Short Terlll Delta Planning. TB D Improved conserva ti on 2.7.6 DHAC outcomes. Better support for

private heritage site owners. Improved investment ill heritage properties.

2.1.7 O ngoing Planning DHAC Neutra l A llows owners and 2.1.11 developers to explore unique 2.7.3 solutions to making older

bu ilding stock economica lly viable. Minillli zed impact on landfill, energy consulllPti on and th e need for new building materi als.

2.1.11 Ongoing Planning DHAC Neutral Access equiva lencies and 2.7.3 exemptions whenever

poss ible. Improved awareness of the constructi on options avai lable to owners and developers invo lved in conserva tion projects that support the retention of the character-defining elements of heritage buildings.

2.7.1 Ongoing DHAC Planning, Neutral Identifica tion of a broad range 2.7.2 publ ic of heritage resources, natural 2.7.3 nominati ons sites and cultu ra l landscapes 2.7.4 for planning purposes. eLl Improved understanding and D.G.4 apprec iation of loca l heritage

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2.1 Plan for the preservation 2.1.7 Short Term Planning of the identity of histori c 2.1.11 commun ities. 2.6.3

2.7.5 2.11.21 B.S

? 8 Reinforce heritage character 2.1.11, Ongoing Planning in neighbourhood planning. 2.1.13

2.2.28 2.6.3 2.7.5 2.11.21 B.S

~ . q Broaden the definition 2.4. 16 Ongoing DHAC, of heritage to reflect the 2.6.3 PRCC importance of natural and 2.7.1 cultural landscapes, postwar 2.7.2 sites, etc. 2.7.4

2.10 Deve lop a Parks, Recreati'an 2.6.3 Short Term PRC and Culture Strategic Plan (PRC that spec ifi ca lly addresses Strat. strateg ic planning for Plan) municipally-owned heritage 2.7.7 buildings and sites as we ll Sec. 3 as broader cultural heritage (Strat opportun iti es . Plan)

2.11 . Recognize the importance 2.11.6 Ongoing Pl anning of heritage conservation in 2.11.21 sustainabi lity and economic deve lopment strategies.

DHAC, community consultation and public input

DHAC

Planning, community consultation and public input

PRCC, public consultation and input

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Del TBD Preservation of the

unique and character-defining aspects of historic communities with in a sustainable framework. Proactive identifi ca ti on of appropriate protection for heritage sites prior to development. Policy guidance for infill deve lopment that w ill preserve historic character.

Allowance AI ignment of long-term in Planning policies and guidelines w ith budget. current resident expectations

and best heritage practices. Recognition of significant histori c places throughout all of the histori c communities.

Neutral Improved understanding and appreciation of loca l heritage resources. Identifica ti on of a broad range of heritage resources for planning purposes. Improved base of heritage information . Better identifica tion of potential heritage resources.

TBD; may Improved understanding of require strategies for the conservation consultant of municipall y-owned study heritage resources. Improved

adm in istrative fram ework for th e management of heritage sites.

Neutral Enhanced policies and programs th at link heritage to the broader civic goals of economic development, sustainabi lity, housing initiati ves, arts and cultural servi ces and community planning.


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0.1 Support fl ex ible use of 2.5.17 Ongoing Delta histori c farm structures. 2.7.10

') ~) Investigate ways of 2.5.17 Short Term Delta providing incentives to 2.7.3 maintain historic farms 2.7.6 with significant heritage 2.7.10 structures.

'i.' ) Support innovative agri- 2.5 .17 Ongoing Delta business and agri-tourism 2.7.10 initiatives.

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Improved i nvestmen t in histori c farm s. Increased community interest in conserving heritage properties due to increased incentives.

Improved long-term economic viability for rura I heritage resources. Retention and enri chment of Delta's rural heritage resources.

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L '~ Develop a strategy 2.6.3 Ongo ing for shared Delta 2.7.1 ITF N cultural 2.7.2 Landscapes C.1.2

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4.11- Further 2.6.3 Ongo ing recognition of the 2.7.1 importance of key 2.7.2 natural features such as the Fraser River Estuary and Burns. Bog.

c Protection of 2.4.16 Ongoing .' ) sign ifica nt trees. 2.6.3

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Identification of a broad range of natural sites landscapes for planning purposes. Improved understanding and appreciation of loca l heritage resources.

Identifica tion of a broad range of heritage resources, and cultural and rural landscapes for planning purposes. Improved understanding and appreciat ion of loca l heritage resources.

Broaden the definition of "heritage" - based on globa l best practices - to include other ca tegori es of potentia I heritage resources (e.g., intangible cultural heritage, First Nations heritage, etc.).

Identifica tion of a broad range of natural sites landscapes for planning purposes. Improved understanding and appreciat ion of loca l heritage resources. Enhanced eco logical protection.

Identification of a broad range of heritage resources, natural sites and cultural landscapes for plann ing purposes . Improved understanding and appreciation of loca l heri tage . resources .


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partnersh ips w ith PRCC Community public and private Partners; sectors, commun ity community organizations, etc. consultation

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~,' <'\ Develop and 2.6.11 Ongoing PRC, Other implement youth 2.8.11 PRCC, mun icipal engagement 2.8.12 Planning, departments strategies, inc lud ing 2.8.13 DHAC educational, 2.8.14 emp loyment 2.8.15 and vo lun teer 2.8.16 opportun ities. 2.8.17

I),>, Work w ith the Schedule Short Term Planning DHAC Province of BC and 8.3 the Heritage Society of BC in the Dynamic Downtowns initiative; review if this is an appropriate initi ative for Ladner Vi lIage.

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Existing budgets

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Enhanced pub lic engagement in heritage. Improved heritage awareness. Continue to support educational and in terpretive programs tha t engage the commu nity in loca l history.

Better pub l ic awareness of loca l hi story and heritage initiatives.

Better coordination among groups w ith a heritage mandate. Shared stewardship for De lta's heritage resources. Provision of opportu nities for partnering and cost-sharing ini tiatives of com mon interest.

Invo lvement of youth in community history and heritage initi atives. Awareness of commun ity va lues and tradition s. Opportunities fo r youth to co ntribu te and participate. Life- long learn i ng experiences.

Integration of the broad goa ls for heritage conservation into planning for Ladner Village.


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U .' ~ Continue to support 2.7.11 Ongoing DHAC, and promote heritage PRCC tours (driving, walking, cycl ing, etc.).

( ;,4 Explore a wider range 2.7 .11 Ongoing DHAC, of interpretation PRCC methods that can express Delta's heritage within the public rea lm, including public art, historic trails, utility box wraps, etc.

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TBD; may Recognition of requ i re signifi ca nt historic specific places throughout project Delta . Enhanced budgets heritage awareness

and educat ional opportunities.

Neutral Enhanced heritage awareness and educa tional opportunities.

TBD; may Enhanced heritage requi re awareness and specific educa tional project opportunities. Broader budgets communicat ion of

heritage information .

TBD, grant Enhanced heritage applications awareness and

educationa I opportunities. Broader communi cation of heritage information .


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/' Better understanding of loca l First Nations history.

( . ') Update the Rural and Heritage Inventori es.

I .) Make Heritage Inventory information avai lable online.

1.11 Support the development of onl ine histori ca l and archival information.

I .' ) Develop a Delta Histori c Context Statement and Themati c Framework that wou ld identify Delta's key histori c themes and guide the evaluation of sign ifica nt heritage resources.

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Enhanced understanding of loca l heritage. .

Better understanding of current heritage situation, including information on Illunicipally-owned sites with heritage va lue.

Broader communica tion of heritage information .

Broader communica tion of heritage information.

Improved understandi ng of the entire con text of Delta 's heritage. Enhanced framework fo r understanding and eva luating historica l resources.


7.l=J Undertake further study 2.7.1 Medium DHAC of the varied ethnic 2.7.2 Term history of Delta and ties C.1.3 to current communities .

1.7 Undertake further study 2.7.1 M edium DHAC of the agricu ltural and 2.7.2 Term fishing history of Delta.

r.n Undertake a revi ew of 2.6.3 Short Term Delta Museum and Archives (PRC faciliti es, including Strat. physica l fa cilities and Plan) municipal agreements . 2.7.11 Revi ew Feasibility Sec. 3 Study and develop a (Strat rea li stic timeframe for Plan) implementation.

l.L Support oral history 2.7.1 Medium DHAC programs. 2.7.2 Term ..

Planning, DM&A, community partners

Planning, DM&A, community partners

Pl anning, PRC

Planning, DM&A, cOlllmunity partners


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loca l history. Improved recognition of Delta's pioneers.

Neutral Better understanding of loca l history. Improved recognition of Delta's seminal industria l activ iti es.

TBD Rationali za tion of museum, archiva l and cultural activiti es. Development of cultural infrastructure that engages the entire community, conserves a nd promotes loca I history and heritage, helps develop a hea lthy commun ity and promotes loca l identity and tour ism opportunities.

Neutral Gathering of historical information whi le sti li ava ilable.


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4.2 BUDGET IMPLICATIONS

Counci l is not being asked to fund and implement any Actions at this time. The proposed budget and timing for implementation is based genera lly on current staffing and budget levels. The Heritage Strategy will assist in the development of annual DHAC work plans, and in determining annual budget requirements. Although the cost to implement the Heritage Strategy is relatively modest, some items have additional associated costs that have been spread over the ten-year implementation period . One-time costs for individual projects may be anticipated, and can be brought forward for Council cons ideration as part of the annual budget process:

Potential Budget Implications • Annual allocation for Conservation Grants or

Heritage Foundation: $40,000 recommended . • Heritage Conservation Plans for Municipally-owned

heritage sites, allow $10-$15,000 per plan. • Allowance for training in Standards and Guidelines,

allow $2,000 per year. • Parks, Recreation and Culture Strategic Plan, costs

to be determined. • Development of shared Delta ITFN cultural

landscapes, may require spec ific project funding. • Heritage Inventory Update, allow for consultant

costs. • Delta Historic Context Statement and Themati c

Framework, allow $25,000 consultant costs. • Delta Museum & Archives capita l improvements,

costs to be determined. • Enhanced heritage interpretation initiatives, costs to

be determined. • SUPIJort for digitization initiatives, allow for seed

funding and cost-shared funding. • Community Partnerships: promotion and

coordination costs (minima l).


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There are a number of outside resources that may be 'avai lab le to help undertake some of these initiatives, including senior government grant programs (such as digital access grants) and private and corporate sponsors; securing these resources will require support time and resources from Delta, the DHAC, community partners and volunteers.

4.3 MONITORING

Heritage conservation is an ongoing process. Once ujJClated poliCies, procedures and regulations are estab lished, it is necessary to continue to monitor the Heritage Strategy to ensure its ongoing effect iveness. A cycl ical re-examination of the Heritage Strategy - of planning, implementcltion and evaluation - should be initiated, to review the results and effectiveness on a regular basis . .

This assessment could occur at the end of the Implementation cycles, with a review at the end of 3, 5 and 10 years, to ensure that the Heritage Strategy remains relevant and useful by assessing the proposed and achieved outcomes of each Action over time.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Delta Heritage Strategy was undertaken by Donald Lu xton & Associates for Delta in 2014, and revised in 201 7. The project team has consisted of: Donald Luxton, Principal; with background research and support by M egan Faulkner and R.j . M cCulloch.

We would like to thank Laura Ryan, Pl anner, Community Planning and Development, who acted as project liaison and provided valuable support throughout. In addition, we would like to express our since re appreciation to Delta staff, the Community Heritage Commission and the numerous individuals who parti cipated in the community consultation process.

DELTA • Tanya Mitchner, Planner, Community Planning and

Development • judi Stene, Deputy Director, Parks, Recreation and

Culture • Di ana Cousins, Senior Poli cy Analyst • Kate Stee l, Emergency Social Servi ces and Resource

Coordinator • Laurie Coil iCLltt, Superi ntendent of Sport

Development and Community Events • Nancy Cuddeford, M anager of Community

Recreation Servi ces - South Delta • julie Halfnights, Recreation Complex Facility

Manager (South Delta Recreation Centre) • Ken Kuntz, Director of Parks Recreation and Culture • Pat Ansell, Recreation Compl ex Facility M anager

(Sungod Recreation Centre) • Al an Evans, Projects and Energy M·anager • Susan [Ibe, Planner, Community Pl anning and

Development


HERITAGE STRATEGY UPGRADE STEERING COMMITIEE • El aine Horricks, Delta Heritage Advisory

Commission • Bill Ferrer, Delta Heritage Advi sory Commission • Gabrielle M artin, Delta Museum & Archives Soc iety • Louise Ahlm, Councillor, Tsaw wassen First Nation • Noel Roddi ck, Delta Farmer's Institute • jerry Keulen, Agri cultural Advi sory Committee • Terry Bremner, heritage property owner • Steve Knoblauch, heritage property owner • Kathy Bossort, former Arch ivist • M att Rogers, Resource M ember, Delta Heritage

Advisory Commission • Param Grewel, heritage property owner • joe Hoar, heritage home occupant • jeannie Kanakos, Chair, Delta Counci Ilor


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DELTA HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMISSION, 2014 DELTA COUNCIL, 2014 • Councillor jeanni e Kanakos, Chair • M ayor Lois E. jackson

• Councillor Sylv ia Bishop, Vi ce-Chair • Councillor Sylvia Bishop

• Ruth Adams, Tsawwassen First Nation • Councillor Robert Ca mpbell

• Peter Broznitsky • Councillor Scott Hamilton

• M arilyn Clayton • Councillor jeannie Kanakos

• Bill Ferrer • Councillor Bruce M cDonald

• Sarah Gallop • Councillor Ian L. Paton

• Elaine Horri cks

• Li nda jones DELTA COUNCIL, 20 17 • Mike Ca rl eton, Delta Museum & Archives • M ayor Lois E. j ackson

• Warren Nottingham, Delta Museum & Archives, • Councillor Sylvia Bishop Resource M ember • Councillor Robert Campbell

• M att Rogers, Resource Member • Councillor jea nnie Kanakos

• Susan Elbe, Area Planner - Community Planning • Councillor Heather King and Development, Staff Liaison • Councillor Bruce M cDonald

• Councillor Ian L. Paton

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Attachment A Page 56 of 67 .

APPENDIX A: DEFINITIONS

Canadian Register of Historic Places: A I isti ng of all histori c sites of local , provincial and national significance. Sites are documented through a Statement of Significance. The Register is administered by the Government of Canada.

Conservation includes the identification, protection and promotion of places that are important to our cu lture and history. It involves th ree components that aid in the protection of the heritage value :

• Preservation: The process of maintaining and/ or stabilizing the existing materials, form and integrity of a historic place .

• Restoration: The process of uncovering or revealing the state of a historic place or material as it appeared in a particular period in its history.

• Rehabilitation : The processing or action of making possible a continuing or compatib le contemporary use of a historic place or individual material/component and restoration of these places to retain their historical and cu ltural significance.

Cultural landscape: Any geographical area that has been modified, influenced, or given special cultural meaning by people [Standards and Guidelines].

Heritage Inventory: A list of sites evaluated as having potential heritage value.

Heritage Register: A list of sites that are offi c ially recogni zed by resolution of Council as having heritage value .

Heritage Value: The aesthetic, historic, scientifi c, cu ltural, social or spiritual importance or significance for past, present or future generations. The heritage value of a historic place is embodied in its character-defining materials, forms, location, spatial configurations, uses and cu ltural associations or meanings .

Historic or Cultural Significance: The historic, aesthetic, scientifi c, social or spiritual value of a place to past, present, or future generations.

Historic Context Statement: A historic context statement provides a framework for understanding and eva luati ng historical resources . The significance of an individual site can be judged and exp lained by providing information about patterns and trends that define community history. Each site should be considered in the context of the underlying historical influences that have shaped and continue to shape the area. Historic context may be organized by theme, geographic area, or chrono logy, and is associated with a defined area and an identified period of signifi cance. In this way, common, ever-present and representative historic sites, as well as interesting, rare or exceptiona l examp les, can be identified and placed in context.

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Historic Place: A stru~ture, building, group of buildings, district, landscape, archaeological site or other place in Canada that has been formally recognized for its heritage value.

Intangible Cultural Heritage: Practices, representations, expressions, knowledge and skills, as well as associated tools, objects, artifacts and cultural spaces that communities and groups recognize as part of their history and heritage. [UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage] .

Legal Protection: Continuing protection provided through a bylaw of Council including either municipal heritage designation or a Heritage Revitalization Agreement, or a Section 215 Covenant on Title.

Statement of Significance: A statement that identifies the description, heritage value, and character-defining elements of an historiC place. A Statement of Significance is required in order for an historic place to be listed on the Provincial and Canadian Registers of Historic Places. The document is used at the local level as a planning tool for future conservation interventions.


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Thematic Framework: A thematic framework organizes and defines historical themes that identify significant sites, persons and events. Historical themes provide a context within which heritage significance can be understood, assessed and compared. Themes help to

. explain why a site exists, how it was changed and how it relates to other sites linked by the theme. Historical themes are identified when a thematic history is prepared. The National Historic Sites of Canada System Plan provides an overall thematic framework that is a comprehensive way of looking at Canadian history and identifies sites of national significance. Thematic Frameworks identify the best themes for future designations and commemorations, help to prioritize research priorities and encourage a more comprehensive representation of heritage themes.


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APPENDIX B: OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN HERITAGE POLIC.IES

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 (iOAI S The goa ls of this OCP are to create a community that is:

Livable: Delta w ill be sustainable, hea lthy and sa fe, and a pl ace in which toclay's quality of life w ill also be enjoyed in the future.

Complete: Delta will be a commun ity in whi ch people of all ages, family structures, backgrounds and interests can live, work and pl ay.

Green: Delta will protect the natural environment, agri cultural lands, and heritage features.

Planned: Delta w ill foster development in a pl anned and integrated manner that respects natural systems, manages urban growth, preserves buil t and natural heritage, provides transportati on choices and reinforces neighbourhood identity.

Prosperous: Delta will provide a wide range of economic opportuniti es and sustain a hea lthy vand diverse economy.

Involved: Delta will balance competing interests and values, maintain fairness and equity and involve all res idents and stakeholders in decisionmaking processes .

1 .:l HIF- ocr' AN[J nl HF-H fJI ANS f\l\JiJ BYl J\W'-~ Delta has a number of byl aws and poli cies to achi eve the objectives defined in the OCP. Delta has a Zoning Bylaw which sets out the lega lly permitted uses on each lot, and the conditions under whi ch the lot can be used or buildings can be constructed. Any changes to the Zoning Byl aw must be in conformity with the land use designations and poli c ies of the OCP (both Schedule A and the Area Plans). The OCP cannot, however, prevent building permits from being issued or land being used for purposes allowed in the Zoning Bylaw, unless the and is subject to Development Permit Guidelines to that effect. Poli cy pl ans such as Neighbourhood Traffi c Ca lming Pl ans or Heritage M anagement Plans provide the details of how broad OCP objectives w ill be implemented in spec ific neighbourhoods or on spec ific sites.

VISION

Parks, Rt1C/'@.atJon & Culture" Strategj( PIM

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Providing Housing Choice 2.1.7 Consider older commercial areas as possible sites for multi-family or mixed use housing (e.g. developments that include a mix of residential, commercia l and other uses, often with commercial uses on the ground floor, and residential uses above), and wherever possible, ensure that the community preserves its heritage.

Enhancing Delta's Neighbourhoods 2.1.11 Encourage the creation or enhancement ofexist ing neighbourhood focal points where uses are effectively integrated into residential areas (e .g. local park, pathways or trails, heritage building or corner store. 2.1.13 Where appropriate, incorporate loca l heritage elements or references into the design of new developments.


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Quality of Design in Commercial Areas 2.2.8 Encourage the retention and improvement of existing heritage buildings so as to enhance the character and ambience of a street or an area .

Trees 2.4.16 Investigate options to protect mature trees, heritage trees and urban forests .

Houses on Farm Land 2.5.17 Consider incentives that encourage the preservation of heritage buildings on the same site.

Planning For Parks, Recreation And Culture 2.6.3 Develop a strategic plan to enhance municipally owned heritage landscapes, bui ldings and programs and consider heritage as a criteria or theme for park and bui Iding acqu isition and/or the del ivery of programs.

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:; I Hf- HII IV .,f-Thousands of years ago, aborigin al peoples estab lished fishing camps on .the banks of the Fraser River. Much of the area was marshland, subject tQ tidal flooding, but First Nations people settled the upland areas in Tsawwassen and North Delta, and the muni cipality's archaeo logica l sites are amongst the oldest known in the province. The provincial government, through its archaeo logi ca l branch, is responsible for the protection and preservation of historic sites and artifacts that are dated prior to 1846.

About 190 heritage buildings are identified in the Delta Rural Inventory (1999, and revised in 2002) and the

. Delta Urban Inventory (2000). Of these buildings,' 22 are currently on the Delta Heritage Register, with the agreement of the owners. This allows owners to use reduced building code standards in making renovations, in exchange for not demolishing their buildings until a plan for reuse of the site is agreed with the municipality. In addition, six buildings (De lta Museum, M cKee House, John 01 iver Barn, Inverhol me School house, Burrvi II a, and Paterson House) are municipally designated as heritage sites. The first three are owned by Delta, the fourth and fifth by the GVRD (at Deas Island Park), and the last is in private ownership. Buildings which are municipa lly designated must be preserved and cannot be demol ished without Delta's permission.

In 1997, a Heri tage Strategy was prepared for Delta, which set a 5-year work schedule for developing a set of comprehensive heritage Policies. This included preparing a Rural Heritage Management Plan in 1998, the two inventories and the Heritage Register described above. A Heritage Incentives program was approved by Cou nci l in 1998.


The purpose of Delta's heritage cons~rvation Policies is to use incent ives rather than regulations to encourage property owners to maintain and restore their heritage properties. The incentives include relaxations of zoning regulations and development costs.

Preser ving Heritage Resources Objective: Identify and preserve Delta's significant heritage resources.

Policies: 2.7.1 Develop an information database identifying historical resources. 2.7.2 Regularly update Delta's urban and rural heritage inventories and registers and investigate opportunities to identify and designate add itional heritage landscapes. 2.7.3 On a site-specific basis, offer appropriate heritage incentives (e.g. zoning relaxations) in exchange for lega l heritage protection of buildings on Delta's heritage inventories (municipa l designation or Heritage Revitalization Agreement). 2.7.4 Encourage property owners to place their heritage properties on the Delta Heritage Register, and to register thei r bu i Idings under the federal Historic Places Initiat ive. 2.7.5 Define and prepare guidelines for Heritage Conservation Areas where there is a concentration of heritage buildings which should be protected, and where new development should be in keeping with the ex isting character of the area.

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2.7.6 Consider the use of a grants program, tax incentives program, or other incentives to encourage heritage property owners to conserve and enhance their properties, provided the property is municipally designated or subject to a Heritag~ Revitalization Agreement. 2.7.7 Develop management plans for municipally owned properties which are municipally designated as heritage sites. 2.7.8 Encourage heritage conservation principles, and where heritage buildings cannot be saved on site, encourage their removal to other suitable sites. 2.7.9 For heritage buildings which are approved for demolition, require a historic search, which includes photographs, title searches from the original Crown grant to the present owner, and as found drawings, to be provided to the municipality and to the Delta Museum & Archives. 2.7.10 Encouragethe responsible heritage management of historic farm buildings and farm landscapes.

Public AWdreness Objective: Raise awareness and understanding of Delta's ~eritage.

Policies: 2.7.11 Encourage community organizations to promote awareness of heritage and heritage events (e.g. heritage week, plaques, displays, driving and walking tours).

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Archaeological Resources Objective: Work with stakeholders to protect archaeological sites.

Policies: 2.7.12 Continue to inform the Archaeological Branch of development proposals which affect areas identified by the province as being of archaeological significance.

YOUTH Objective: Provide opportunities for youth to contribute and participate in community life.

Policies: 2.8.11 Encourage and support youth participation in municipal and community organizations and events. 2.8.12 In cooperation with non-profit organizations, promote recreation programs (e.g. drop-in centers) to ensure that the needs of youth who do not participate in organized sports programs are met. 2.8.14 Where feasible, support youth programs through municipal financial assistance. 2.8.15 Encourage employment opportun ities for youth through the support of youth employment agencies and programs. 2.8.16 Through Parks and Recreation programs and municipal volunteer opportunities, promote opportunities to develop youth leadership skills. 2.8.17 Consult with youth in the design of facilities and programs that serve youth.


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Strategic Plan - a pl an should be prepared to determine long range objectives for parks and recreation fac i I ities pl anning, and specifica ll y, strategic pl anning for municipall y-owned heritage buildings and sites, arts and culture, parks and outdoor spaces, recreati on fac ilities and servi ces.

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Policy 8.5: Encourage Heritage Conservation • Use heritage conservation areas to protect

the residential appearance of ex isting spec ial neighbourhoods containing histori c or character houses.

• Use heritage conservation techniques, including regulations and incentives, to encourage preservation of sites identi fied as being of heritage signifi cance which are located outside ex isting and proposed Heritage Conservation Areas.


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Policy 1.1 : Identify Heritage Sites Continue to identify heritage sites, and, if appropriate, des ignate as Muni cipa l heritage sites.

Policy 1.2: Review Potential Archaeological Sites Require an archaeologica l survey or an exemption from the Provincial Archaeo logica l Branch for development in any area within 50 metres (165 feet) of a prov inciallyidentified archaeologica l site and within the area shown on the "Archaeologica l Potential Map".

Policy 1.3: Build Public Awareness Build publi c awareness of archaeologica l and histori ca l sites in North Delta.


SCHf-DlJl f- D. rSI\VVWASSE-N I\HF-J\ PI AN G. Historical and Archaeological Sites Objective G.1: Historical Preservation and Awareness To recogni ze, protect, and promote publi c apprec iati on of native peoples' vill age sites, arti facts and European pioneers' heritage buildings and historic objects found within Tsawwassen.

Policy G.l: Archaeological Sites Continue to incorpor<;l te the recognition, explorat ion and protection of archaeologica l sites into the development process .

Policy G.2: Archaeological Surveys O n the lands within 50 metres (approximately 165 feet) of an identified archaeologica l site, or w ithin the Archaeologica l Potential Area (as indicated on the map, "Historical and Archaeologica l Sites"), perm it no rezoning or subdivision until an archaeological s u rv~y

has been completed or an exemption, in writing, has been rece ived from the Provincial Archaeology Branch.

Policy G.3: Archaeological Awareness Enhance the protecti on and preservati on of archaeologica l sites and artifacts by raising public awareness and ' know ledge.

Policy G.4: European Settlement Sites Continue to promote the recognition and protection of European heritage sites.

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APPENDIX C: CONSERVATION INCENTIVES

C.1 FINANCIAL INCENTIVES

Heritage conservation incentives can be provided through financia l support. Each project needs to be individually assessed to determine which incentives may app ly, as different leve ls of assistance may be required to ensure financial viability.

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One of the most motivating incentives, especially for homeowners, can be direct financial ass istance. Modest finan cial grants are sometimes extremely effective in promoting conservation, especia lly in the residential context. These are often only seed money or a show of support, rather than reflecting a large share of restoration costs. Grants sometimes "top up" a project so that the specific heritage character-defining elements (e.g., porches) can be restored. Sometimes relatively small projects can have a dramatic impact on the appearance of a heritage building exterior (e.g., opening of an enclosed verandah, heritage paint co lours, or re-installation of wood windows and doors). Delta cou ld consider alloca ting a budget amount for heritage restoration grants that cou ld be directed towards the conservation of properties, similar to what occurs in the City of Surrey and the Township of Langley. The City of Kelowna offers a grant program that is administered by an outside agency (the Centra l Okanagan Heritage Society).

There are a number of municipalities throughout the province that offer programs through municipally-funded foundations that provide direct financial assistance to the owners of residential heritage properties. These include Vancouver, New Westminster, Oak Bay and Saanich; Victoria has separate heritage foundations for residential and commercial properties. Delta may wish to consider the feasibi I ity of establish ing a simi lar heritage foundation, which in addition to admin istering grant programs, could also serve an education and awareness function . A heritage foundation would also be able to actively fundraise to fulfill its mandate and estab lish an identity distinct from the municipal govern merit. Matching funding cou ld be sought for potential grant programs through corporate sponsorship, private foundations and other sources.

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Currently, if a property owner undertakes a rehabilitation of a heritage bui Iding, they usually encounter an increased property tax assessment due to an increase in market value. This, combined with the high cost of meeting building code requirements, can make the upgrade of heritage properties a marginal economic proposition. The assessment and taxation process is governed by provinc ial legis lation and is inflexible.

Municipalities may choose to forgive all or part of the municipal portion of the property tax on a heritage property as long as the property is lega lly protected by a heritage conservation covenant or a heritage conservation area designation. In these cases, the tax relaxation may be ca lculated based on the extent and cost of the rehabi litation .


Experi ence in the United States has demonstrated that incentives ti ed to income tax are amongst the most effective mechanisms for the preservation of heritage buildings. In Canada, federal income tax incentives for conservatiol! do not currently ex ist, but municipal taxbased heritage grants have been proven to be successful in many cities including Vancouver and Vi ctori a. The potential for tax-based heritage incentives will need to be explored further as to their appli cability within the Delta context. Heritage resources that are tax-exempt (e .g., churches) will not be able to take advantage of thi s type of incentive.

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Permissive tax exemptions are enabled under Section 226 of the Community Charter. The City of Port Moody has enacted a Heritage Revitali za tion Tax Exemption Byl aw, 2011 , NO. 291 3 under these provisions. Thi s is expected to encourage revitali zation by lowering costs for property owners in the initi al yea rs after a major capital investment. The purposes of Port Moody's tax exemption program are to:

• support conservation of heritage properti es; • foster revitalization through heritage and

cultural awareness; • increase the economic viabil ity of the Heritage

Conservation Area and Heritage Character Areas of Moody Centre; and,

• enhance quality of life in the c ity.

The program is intended to accomplish these objectives by:

• lowering costs for heritage property owners to invest in the restoration, rehabilitation and repair of heritage properti es;

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• cultivating a heritage prec inct for business attraction and cultural tourism; and,

• promoting a her itage aestheti c that improves the sense of place and promotes vital ity in the identified histori c area of the ci ty.

Eligible properti es must be listed on the City's Heritage Register or located within the Moody Centre Heritage Conservation and Character Areas. To qualify, a project must be either 1) heritage conservation projects of $1 5,000 or above in eligibl e costs, or 2) projects that retain the ex isting princ ipa l building with a constructi on value of $100,000 or greater, as follows :

I. Wherein the land use is consistent with the Offi c ial Community Plan land use des ignation, as amended from time to time; and

i i. That involves preservation of the heritage signifi cance of a building on the City's Heritage Register and results in qualifying project costs of $15,000 or greater (Type I); or

iii . Improvements on a Lot whi ch result in a construction value of $100,000 or greater as determined by the building permit(s) issued where (Type II): (a) the ex isting principal building is retained; and (b) the Project is exempl ary of the M oody Centre

Heritage Conservation Area Guidel ines as determined by the Director of Development Services; and

(c) green building elements are included such as reused materi als, and/or conservation of water and energy as demonstrated through the completion of the City'S Checkli st for Community Sustainability; or

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. heritage conservation works as per the Standards and Guidelines for thf;! Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, the Lot is added to the Heritage Register.

iv. In the case of a Type I project as described in this bylaw, qualifying project costs shall include any of the following:

(e) conservat ion and repair of significant original architectural elements, including doors, windows, roofing, or other significant features as identified in the Statement of Signifi ca nce documented in the Heritage Register;

(f) reconstruction of significant historical features, using materials that replicate the original;

(g) work to restore a bui Iding to structural soundness as per the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, with reference to the BC Building Code;

(h) the conservation of interior elements will be eligible if it is necessary ' for a building's structural integrity;

(i) interior services including plumbing, electrica l and heating are eligible if necessary to ensure the continued use of the building and the rep lacement technology is cons istent with a recognized Canadian green building standard;

(j) professional design and engineering reports, drawings, cost estimates, and specifications as required by the City for the project.

Notably, the tax provisions are tied to recognized heritage conservation Standards and Guidelines.


C.2 NON-FINANCIAL INCENTIVES

Heritage conservation incentives may also be provided through non-monetary support. In addit ion to the measures listed below" the municipality should examine the entire permit app licat ion and approval process, to ensure the removal of any disincentives to heritage conservat ion.

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Heritage Revitalization Agreements (HRA) provide a powerful and flexible tool that enab le agreements to be specifically written to suit unique properties and situations. Through an HRA, projects can be designed with special condit ions that promote financial viability for projects that could not otherwise proceed. It is a formal voluntary agreement negotiated by the municipality and an owner of heritage property that outlines the duties, obligations and benefits negotiated by both parties specifically written to su it unique properties and situations. This agreement can also be used to provide incentives that the owner can accept in lieu of compensation for continuing protection. The proposed conservation interventions should protect the heritage value of the resource.

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When approving Development Permit applications, the municipality has discretionary powers and may relax some requirements, espec ially when other amenities' are being offered. In return for the conservation and rehabilitation of a heritage building, the municipality may be ab le to relax requirements related to parking, setbacks and access. Similarly, some requirements cou ld be relaxed in order to prevent conservation principles and guidelines from being compromised. One example wou ld be a lot with an existing heritage home that is zoned for duplex use. In this case, an infill house could

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One of the most effective heritage incent ives that can be offered is th e redistribution of density or an increase in allowable density. Density refers to the ratio of floor area to the lot size. Sometimes there is an option to increase the allowable onsite density without comprom ising the context of the heritage building. In other cases, a heritage building may be located on a property that has much higher development potential than current ly occupied by the building, meaning that there is residual density that is not being utili zed . In this situation, the residual density can be transferred or sold to another property, negating the need to achi eve the allowab le density ons ite. In other cases, a conservation incentive - usually used to offset the costs of rehabilitation -may be offered through the creation of an additional bonus density that can be sold to a receiver site, with the resulting financial benefits being considered part of the incentives (compensation) package. Each of these situations requires carefu l study of the potential impact on the heritage site, and an understanding of appropriate receiver sites for transferred density. The transfer of density can be accomplished either through the use of a Heritage Revitalization Agreement (for individual sites) or the creat ion of a municipal density bank process.


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( '!. ':l /\lJr\J1Ij\JI~ nV\TIVf- Sl H >fl( )f1 r Streamlining the development and building permit app li cat ion processes for heritage properties is a very desirable objective (a lso known as a "Green Door" policy). Heritage property owners will object to a comp li cated procedure if they are already concerned about costs. Heritage projects are sometimes more complex and can require add itional review. Time equa ls money, therefore it is recommended that the permit review procedure be simplified as much as possible, and that every consideration be given to expediti ng Municipal procedures.

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• the provision of technical advice; • comp lementary public works projects in

defined heritage character areas (e.g., street improvemen ts such as pedestrian lighting, paving, street furniture and way-finding signage); and/or

• referral to other agencies or organizations for further ass istance.


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BYLAW NO. 7492

A Bylaw to declare a Heritage Control Period

ON TABLE REFERS - Item E.OS (Bylaw No. 7492) Regular Meeting

May 29, 2017

WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of Delta may by bylaw pursuant to Section 608 of the Local Government Act RSBC 2015, as amended, declare a heritage control period for the purposes of heritage conservation planning for an identified area:

NOW THEREFORE, The Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:

1. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Delta Heritage Control Period: Ladner (Heritage Action Plan - P15-07) Bylaw No. 7492, 2017".

2. In this bylaw:

"Building Official" means an employee of the Corporation serving in the capacity of Plans Examiner and includes the Manager of the aforementioned employees;

"Director of Engineering" unless otherwise noted, means the person appointed by the Council of The Corporation of Delta from time to time as the Director of Engineering and includes a person acting in that capacity or a person delegated to act by the Director of Engineering;

"Director" unless otherwise noted, means the person appointed by the Council of The Corporation of Delta from time to time as the Director of Community Planning and Development and includes a person acting in that capacity or a person delegated to act by the Director;

"Heritage Control Period" means the period of time stated in Section 5;

"Inventoried Property" or "Inventoried Properties" means property or properties within the Ladner Area, documented in Delta's Urban Heritage: An Inventory or Delta's Rural Heritage: An Inventory, and shaded black on the map in Schedule 7492-2.

"Ladner Area" means those certain areas in the municipality of Delta shown on the map in Schedule 7492-1 enclosed by the bold line and marked "Subject Areas";

"Landscape feature" includes any hedge, shrub or tree that grows on an Inventoried Property and which is documented for that property in Delta's Urban Heritage: An Inventory or Delta's Rural Heritage: An Inventory; and

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"Qualified person" has the same meaning as given in "Delta Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7415, 2015".

3. The Council of The Corporation of Delta considers that the Inventoried Properties and their associated Landscape features have heritage value and heritage character and further heritage conservation planning is to be undertaken for the Ladner Area.

4. The Council of The Corporation of Delta hereby declares a Heritage Control Period for the Ladner Area in order to allow for heritage conservation planning in respect of the Ladner Area.

5. The Heritage Control Period commences on the date this bylaw is adopted and continues until one year after the said date.

6. During the Heritage Control Period, a property within the Ladner Area is subject to protection in accordance with Section 606 of the Local Government Act.

7. Notwithstanding the protection afforded by this bylaw, alterations may be made without a heritage alteration permit to:

A. A property which is not identified as an Inventoried Property;

B. A building, structure or Landscape feature on an Inventoried Property where:

1) A heritage alteration permit has been issued in relation to those alterations prior to adoption of this bylaw;

2) A heritage revitalization agreement or development permit has been entered into in relation to those alterations;

3) The Director is satisfied, based on a report from a qualified person, that the Landscape feature has been severely damaged by a natural cause and is not, in the opinion of the qualified person, likely to survive; or

4) The Director is satisfied that the Landscape feature is in imminent danger of falling and causing injury to persons or to existing structures and the Corporation has been notified of the danger in writing.

Where the Director determines that the damage or imminent danger described above was caused by actions directly attributed to the property owner or taken with the knowledge of the owner, the Director may, at their discretion, require replacement or remediation of the landscape feature.

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8. The Director, Director of Engineering, or Building Official must withhold the issuance of a development permit, tree cutting permit, building permit or demolition permit where they consider the permit would authorize an alteration inconsistent with the heritage protection of an Inventoried Property afforded by this bylaw.

9. Schedules "7492-1" and "7492-2" form a part of this bylaw.

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BYLAW NO. 7493

ON TABLE REFERS -Item E.05

(Bylaw No. 7493) Regular Meeting

May 29,2017

A Bylaw to establish minimum standards for the maintenance of real property within a Heritage Conservation Area

WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of Delta may by bylaw pursuant to Section 616 of the Local Government Act RSBC 2015, as amended, establish minimum standards for the maintenance of real property within a Heritage Conservation Area:

NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:

1. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Heritage Site Maintenance Standards (Heritage Action Plan - P15-07) Bylaw No. 7493, 2017".

2. In this bylaw:

"Heritage Conservation Area" means those certain areas in The Corporation of Delta designated as such in The Corporation of "Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985", as amended from time to time;

"Building" means any "structure" located on an "Inventoried Property"; and

"Inventoried Property" or "Inventoried Properties" means property or properties within The Corporation of Delta, documented in Delta's Urban Heritage: An Inventory or Delta's Rural Heritage: An Inventory.

3. The Council of The Corporation of Delta considers that, within its designated Heritage Conservation Areas, the Inventoried Properties and their associated landscape features have heritage value and heritage character and require site maintenance standards to ensure their long-term maintenance and protection.

4. Owners of Inventoried Properties shall follow the minimum maintenance standards for heritage properties outlined below:

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a) Introduction

Like any other property, heritage properties require a reasonable level of maintenance to be effectively retained. The purpose of the standards is to ensure that significant deterioration does not jeopardize the life of the building.

The maintenance of a heritage property is the responsibility of the owner. The owner may need to obtain a heritage alteration permit, building permit or other approval from the municipality, depending upon the extent and type of work to be done. This may include referral to Delta's Heritage Advisory Commission for evaluation.

b) General Maintenance

Heritage properties shall be maintained in good repair. Original exterior features shall be retained, when possible. The guidelines included in Schedule 7493-1 provide detailed recommendations for building maintenance and preservation for each of the categories below but specific needs will vary from property to property.

When replacement is necessary, new materials shall replicate the original in terms of design, colour, and texture. Heritage values of a coherent property shall be conserved by adopting an approach which calls for minimal intervention.

c) Weather and Infestation

Heritage properties shall be maintained so as to reasonably prevent, or effectively retard damage from the elements. This includes, but is not limited to preventing water penetration and excessive damage to materials from the wind, sun, and infestations.

d) Exterior Finishes and Features

Exterior finishes and features on heritage properties, whether in wood, masonry or metal, shall be cleaned, protected and repaired as necessary to protect their integrity. Paint shall be applied as necessary to protect exterior finish materials. New exterior colours and colour placements shall be in keeping with the period and style of the building. New finishes shall be chosen to reflect the general period and style of a building. Colours should be generally in keeping with the Benjamin Moore "True Colours" palette.

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e) Structural Integrity

Buildings, roofs, and their structural members shall be maintained in good repair and in a manner that provides sufficient structural integrity so as to sustain safely its own weight and any additional loads and influences to which it may be subjected through normal use.

f) Extended Periods of Disuse

Heritage properties to be left unoccupied for 15 days or longer during construction or other redevelopment of the site, shall be secured to minimize the potential for vandalism and theft. At the minimum, this shall include:

i. all points of entry to be secured; and ii. posting a sign that reads substantially as follows:

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No Vandalism or Removal of Materials (Maximum Individual Penalty: $50,000 and Two (2) Years Imprisonment)

The sign shall be formatted as follows: • Minimum Size: 6 foot width by 4 foot height; • Dark blue background with white lettering and a 5.08 cm (2 inches) white

border; • Map: White background with dark blue highlights; • Lettering: Block capitals, with headings not less than 8.9 cm (3.5 inches)

in height; • Notice copy not less than 6.35 cm (2.5 inches) in height; and • Delta Logo: 20.32 cm (8 inches) high in white.

In addition to the above, when a heritage property is to be left unoccupied for 45 days or longer, windows shall be covered to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Planning & Development to prevent window breakage and other acts of vandalism.

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Additional guidance is provided in the excerpt from the "Parks Canada Standards and Guidelines for Conservation of Historic Places in Canada" included in Schedule 7493-1.

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Recommended Maintenance Guidelines

Exterior Wood Maintenance Guidelines

Recommended Not Recommended Protecting and maintaining exterior wood Failing to identify, evaluate and treat the elements by preventing water penetration and causes of exterior wood deterioration, including by maintaining proper drainage so that water faulty flashing, leaking gutters, cracks and or organic matter is not allowed to stand on holes in siding, deteriorated caulking in flat, horizontal surfaces or accumulate in joints and seams, plant material growing too decorative features. close to wood surfaces or insect or fungus

infestation. Inspecting painted exterior wood surfaces to Removing paint that is firmly adhering to and determine whether repainting is necessary or thus protecting exterior wood surfaces. if cleaning is all that is required. Retaining coatings such as paint that help Stripping paint or other coatings to reveal bare protect the exterior wood from moisture and wood, thus exposing historically coated ultraviolet light. Paint removal should be surfaces to the effects of accelerated considered only where there is paint surface weathering. deterioration and as part of an overall maintenance program that involves repainting or applying other protective coatings in kind. Removing damaged or deteriorated paint to Using destructive paint removal methods such the next sound layer using the gentlest as propane or butane torches, sandblasting or method possible (scraping and sanding by water-blasting. These methods can irreversibly hand), then repainting in kind. damage exterior woodwork or cause

catastrophic fires. Creating conditions that are unfavourable to the growth of fungus, such as eliminating unintentional entry points for water, drying out the structure by opening vents, removing piled up earth resting against the building and applying a chemical preservative treatment using recognized preservation methods. Applying compatible paint coating systems Failing to follow the manufacturer's product and following proper surface preparation, such as application instructions when repainting exterior washing with trisodium phosphate. woodwork. Repainting with colours that are appropriate Using new colours that are inappropriate to the to the building and district. building or district. Applying chemical preservatives to exterior Using chemical preservatives such as creosote wood elements such as beam ends or or copper napthanate, because if they have not outriggers that are exposed to decay h8zards been used historically, they can change the and are traditionally unpainted. appearance of exterior wood elements. Inspecting buildings to determine the Undertaking remedial project work on log reason(s) for any damage or degradation, buildings without first identifying the actual such as abrasion, animal gnawing cause(s) of damage or degradation.

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(e.g., rodents), fungal decay or insect infestation (e.g., beetles, horntails, wood borers, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, wasps and weevils). Treating the deterioration of log buildings Neglecting to treat known conditions that from abrasion or animals by isolating, insofar threaten buildings, such as abrasion, animal as possible, the building from the source of gnawing, fungal decay or insect infestation, deterioration, such as blocking wind-borne thus putting them at risk of further deterioration. sand and grit with a windbreak, or putting a wire mesh screen over floor joists in a crawlspace to thwart rodents. Treating active infestations of insects by first identifying the type of insect and then implementing a program of elimination appropriate to that insect. If using pesticides, confirm that the chemical is registered for the intended purpose with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and follow the manufacturer's application instructions. Fumigation should be done only by a licensed applicator.

Exterior Masonry Maintenance Guidelines

Recommended Not Recommended Protecting and maintaining masonry by Failing to evaluate and treat the various causes preventing water penetration and by of mortar joint deterioration such as leaking maintaining proper drainage so that water or roofs or gutters, differential settlement of the organic matter does not stand on flat, building, capillary action, failed flashings or horizontal surfaces or accumulate in curved extreme weather exposure. decorative features. Cleaning masonry using recognized Cleaning masonry surfaces when they are not preservation methods and only when heavily soiled in order to create a new necessary to halt deterioration or remove appearance, thus needlessly introducing heavy soiling or graffiti. chemicals or moisture into the material. Cleaning masonry surfaces using the gentlest Blasting brick or stone surfaces using dry or method possible, such as low-pressure water wet grit sand or other abrasives that and detergents, using natural bristle brushes. permanently erode the surface of the material

and accelerate deterioration. Inspecting painted masonry surfaces to determine whether repainting is necessary. Removing damaged or deteriorated paint only to the next sound layer using the gentlest method possible (e.g., hand scraping) prior to repainting. Applying compatible paint or stucco following Applying paint or stucco to masonry that has proper surface preparation. been historically unpainted or uncoated.



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Repainting or re-stuccoing with colours that Using new paint or stucco colours that are are historically appropriate to the building and inappropriate to the building and district. district. Repairing masonry walls and other masonry Removing non-deteriorated or acceptable elements by repointing the mortar joints mortar from sound joints, then repointing the where there is evidence of deterioration such entire building to achieve a uniform as disintegrating mortar, cracks in mortar appearance. joints, loose bricks, damp walls or damaged 21aster work. Duplicating original mortar joints in colour, texture, width and jOint profile, if the mortar joints are a character-defining element. Evaluating the overall condition of the exterior Failing to evaluate the overall condition of an masonry to determine whether more than exterior masonry element in order to determine protection, maintenance and limited repair or the appropriate method of conservation. replacement in kind are required; i.e., if more extensive repairs to masonry elements will be necessary.

Failing to undertake adequate measures to protect masonry elements.

Architectural Metal Maintenance Guidelines

Recommended Not Recommended Protecting and maintaining architectural Failing to identify, evaluate and treat the metals from corrosion by preventing water causes of corrosion such as moisture from penetration and by maintaining proper leaking roofs or gutters. drainage so that water or organic matter does not stand on flat, horizontal surfaces or accumulate in curved, decorative features. Identifying the particular type of metal prior to Using cleaning methods that alter or damage any cleaning procedure and then testing to the character-defining colour, texture and finish ensure that the gentlest cleaning method of the metal; or cleaning when it is possible and the appropriate level of inappropriate for the metal. cleanliness are selected, or determining that cleaning is inappropriate for the particular metal.

Removing the character-defining patina of metal. The patina may be a protective coating on some metals, such as bronze or copper, as well as a significant character-defining finish.

Cleaning architectural metals, when appropriate, to remove corrosion prior to repainting or applying other appropriate protective coatings.



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Applying an appropriate protective coating Failing to assess pedestrian use or new access such as lacquer or wax to an architectural patterns so that architectural metal elements metal element such as a bronze door that is are subject to damage by use or inappropriate subject to heavy pedestrian use. maintenance such as salting adjacent

sidewalks. Re-applying appropriate paint or other Failing to re-apply protective coating systems coating systems after cleaning in order to to metals or alloys that require them after decrease the corrosion rate of metals or cleaning so that accelerated corrosion occurs. alloys. Repairing and stabilizing deteriorated Removing deteriorated architectural metal architectural metal elements by structural elements that could be stabilized, repaired and reinforcement, weather protection or conserved; or using untested consolidants and correcting unsafe conditions, as required, untrained personnel, thus causing further until any additional work is undertaken. damage to fragile elements. Repairs should be physically and visually compatible. Evaluating the overall condition of Failing to undertake adequate measures to architectural metals to determine whether protect architectural metal elements. more than protection, maintenance and limited repair or replacement in kind are required; i.e., if more extensive repairs to architectural metal elements will be necessary.

Roof Maintenance Guidelines

Recommended Not Recommended Preserving roofs - and their functional and Damaging or destroying roofs that are decorative elements - that are important in important in defining the overall heritage value defining the overall heritage value of the of the building so that, as a result, the heritage building. value is diminished. Stabilizing and protecting a leaking roof with Permitting a leaking roof to remain unprotected plywood and building paper until it can be so that accelerated deterioration of its building properly repaired. materials (such as masonry, wood, plaster,

paint and structural members) occurs. Protecting and maintaining a roof by cleaning Failing to replace deteriorated flashing or to and maintaining the gutters and downspouts clean and maintain gutters and downspouts and replacing deteriorated flashing in kind. properly so that water and debris collect and Roof sheathing should also be checked for cause damage to roof fasteners, sheathing and proper venting to prevent moisture the underlying structure. condensation and water penetration; and to ensure that materials are free from insect infestation. Retaining sound roofs or roof elements, or Replacing or rebuilding roofs that can be deteriorated roofs or roof elements that can repaired. be repaired.



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Repairing and stabilizing deteriorated roofs Removing deteriorated roof elements that could and roof elements by structural be stabilized, repaired and conserved; or using reinforcement, weather protection, or untested consolidants and untrained personnel, correcting unsafe conditions, as required, thus causing further damage to fragile until any additional work is undertaken. elements. Repairs should be physically and visually compatible. Evaluating the overall condition of roofs and Failing to undertake adequate measures to roof elements to determine whether more protect roofs. than protection, maintenance and limited repair or replacement in kind are required; i.e., if more extensive repairs to roofs will be necessary.

Window Maintenance Guidelines

Recommended Not Recommended Protecting and maintaining the wood and Failing to provide adequate protection of architectural metals that comprise the window materials on a cyclical basis, which results in frames, sashes, muntins and surrounds deterioration of the window. through appropriate surface treatments such as cleaning, rust removal, limited paint removal and re-application of protective coating systems in kind. Preserving windows and their functional and decorative components - such as frames, sashes, muntins, glazing, sills, heads, hoodmoulds, panelled or decorated jambs and mouldings, interior and exterior shutters and blinds - that are important in defining the overall heritage value of the building. Conducting an in-depth survey of the Undertaking project work that will have an condition of windows early in the planning impact on character-defining windows without process so that repair and upgrading first documenting their existing character and methods and possible replacement options condition. can be fully explored. Making windows weathertight by re-puttying Retrofitting or replacing windows rather than and replacing or installing weatherstripping. maintaining the sash, frame and glazing. These actions also improve thermal efficiency. Retaining sound windows and window Replacing windows that can be repaired. elements or deteriorated windows and Peeling paint, broken glass, stuck sashes or window elements that can be repaired. high air infiltration are not, in themselves,

indications that windows are beyond repair. Repairing and stabilizing deteriorated Removing deteriorated materials such as windows and window elements by structural wood, cast iron or bronze from windows that



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reinforcement, weather protection, or could be stabilized, repaired and conserved; or correcting unsafe conditions, as required, using untested consolidants and untrained until any additional work is undertaken. personnel, thus causing further damage to Repairs should be physically and visually fragile elements. compatible. Evaluating the overall condition of windows Failing to undertake adequate measures such and window elements to determine whether as cyclical maintenance to protect windows. more than protection, maintenance and limited repair or replacement in kind are required; i.e., if more extensive repairs to windows will be necessary.

Entrances & Porch Maintenance Guidelines

Recommended Not Recommended Protecting and maintaining the masonry, Failing to provide adequate protection of wood and architectural metals that comprise materials on a cyclical basis, which results in entrances and porches through appropriate deterioration of entrances and porches. surface treatments such as cleaning, rust removal, limited paint removal and re-application of protective coating systems in kind. Retaining sound entrance and porch Removing sound or repairable material such as elements or deteriorated entrance and porch wood, cast iron, terra cotta tile and brick from elements that can be repaired. entrances and 2orches. Repairing and stabilizing deteriorated Removing deteriorated entrance and porch entrance and porch elements by structural elements that could be stabilized, repaired and reinforcement, weather protection; or conserved; or using untested consolidants and correcting unsafe conditions, as required, untrained personnel, thus causing further until any additional work is undertaken. damage to fragile elements. Repairs should be physically and visually compatible. Evaluating the overall condition of materials Failing to undertake adequate measures to to determine whether more than protection, protect entrances and porches. maintenance and limited repair or replacement in kind are required; i.e., if more extensive repairs to entrance and porch elements will be necessary.

Interior Spaces, Features & Finishes Maintenance Guidelines

Recommended Not Recommended Protecting and maintaining masonry, wood Failing to provide adequate protection of and architectural metals, as well as wall materials on a cyclical basis, which results in treatments that comprise interior features the deterioration of interior features. through appropriate surface treatments such


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as cleaning, rust removal, limited paint removal and re-application in kind of

l>rotective coating systems. Protecting interior features such as a Failing to provide proper protection of interior staircase, mantel or decorative finishes and features and finishes during work so that they wall coverings against damage during project are gouged, scratched, dented or other-wise work by covering them with heavy canvas or mechanically damaged. plastic sheets, for example. Installing protective coverings in areas of Failing to take new patterns of use and heavy pedestrian traffic to protect elements circulation into consideration, resulting in such as wall coverings, parquet flooring and damage to interior features and finishes. panelling. Removing damaged or deteriorated paints and Using destructive methods such as propane or finishes to the next sound layer using the butane torches or sandblasting to remove gentlest method possible, then repainting or paint, whitewash or other coatings. These refinishing using compatible paint or other methods can irreversibly damage the materials coating systems. that comprise interior features. Using proven cleaning methods that do not Changing the texture and patina of interior damage interior features and finishes. features and finishes through sandblasting or Abrasive cleaning should only be consiciered use of abrasive methods to remove paint, when it is necessary to halt deterioration or discolouration or plaster. This includes both remove heavy soiling and only after other, exposed wood (including structural members) gentler methods have been proven in tests to and masonry. be ineffective and the desired level of cleanliness has been established. Retaining sound interior features and finishes, Removing paint, plaster or other finishes from or deteriorated interior features and finishes historically finished surfaces in order to create that can be repaired. a new appearance (e.g., removing plaster to

expose masonry surfaces such as brick walls or a chimney piece). Stripping paint to bare wood rather than repairing or reapplying grained or marbled finishes to features such as doors and panelling. Radically changing the type of finish or its colour, such as painting a previously varnished wood feature.

Evaluating the overall condition of interior Failing to undertake adequate measures to features and finishes to determine whether protect interior features and finishes. more than protection, maintenance and limited repair or replacement in kind is required; i.e., if more extensive repairs to interior featurp.s and finishes will be necessary.



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Structural Systems Maintenance Guidelines

Recommended Not Recommended Protecting and maintaining the structural Failing to provide proper building system by cleaning and maintaining the fOof maintenance, resulting in the deterioration of gutters and downspouts; replacing roof the structural system. Causes of deterioration flashing in kind; keeping masonry, wood and include subsurface ground movement, rising architectural metals in a sound condition; and damp, vegetation growing too close to ensuring that structural members are free of foundation walls, improper grading, fungal rot fungal decay and insect infestation. and poor interior ventilation that results in

condensation. Examining and evaluating the physical Utilizing destructive probing or sampling condition of the structural system and its techniques that will damage or destroy individual features using minimally destructive structural material. techniques such as radiographic, ultrasonic, electromagnetic or acoustic testing. Evaluating the overall condition of structural Failing to undertake adequate measures to systems to determine whether more than protect structural systems. protection, maintenance and limited repair or replacement in kind is required; i.e., if more extensive repairs to structural systems will be necessary.

Mechanical Systems Maintenance Guidelines

Recommended Not Recommended Protecting and maintaining mechanical, Failing to provide adequate protection of plumbing and electrical systems and their materials on a cyclical basis, which results in elements through cyclical cleaning and other deterioration of mechanical systems and their appropriate measures. visible elements. Preventing accelerated deterioration of Enclosing mechanical systems in areas that mechanical systems by providing adequate are not adequately ventilated so that ventilation of attics, crawls paces and cellars so deterioration of the systems results, or in that moisture problems are avoided, and by areas that cannot be accessed easily for providing access for servicing. servicing or maintenance. Preserving elements of mechanical systems Removing or radically changing elements of - such as heating plants, radiators, vents, mechanical systems that are important in fans, grilles, plumbing fixtures, switch plates defining the overall heritage value of the and lights - that are important in defining the building. overall heritage value of the building.



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Improving the energy efficiency of existing Installing unnecessary climate control systems mechanical systems to help reduce the need that can add excessive moisture to the for elaborate new equipment. Consideration building. This additional moisture can either should be given to installing storm windows, condense inside, damaging' interior surfaces, insulating attic crawl spaces, or adding or pass through interior walls to the exterior, awnings, if appropriate. potentially damaging adjacent materials asit

migrates.

Repairing and stabilizing deteriorated Removing deteriorated mechanical systems mechanical systems until any additional work that could be stabilized, repaired and is undertaken. Repairs should be physically conserved; or using untested consolidants and and visually compatible. untrained personnel, thus causing further

damage to fragile elements. Evaluating the overall condition of mechanical Failing to undertake adequate measures to systems to determine whether more than protect mechanical systems. protection, maintenance and limited repair or replacement in kind are required; i.e., if more extensive repairs to mechanical systems will be necessary.




BYLAW NO. 7681

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A Bylaw to amend the "Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 7273, 2013"

The Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:

1. This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as uConsolidated Fees Bylaw No. 7273, 2013 Amendment (Heritage Conservation Levy - P15-07) Bylaw No. 7681,2017".

2. "Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 7273, 2013", as amended, is hereby further amended by deleting Schedule A, Section 2, and replacing it with the following:

2. The following fees shall be paid by the applicant for a permit upon issuance of the permit:

a)

b)

Market Value of Work AQQlied for Building Permit Fee Pa~able (see note below)

$0 - $1,000 $60.00

$1,001 - $75,000 $60.00 plus $9.25 for each additional $1,000.00 or part thereof over $1,000.00

$75,001 - $150,000 $738.00 plus $7.50 for each additional $1,000.00 or part thereof over $75,000.00

Over $150,000 $1,298.00 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or part thereof over $150,000.00;

and:

Heritage Conservation Five per cent of the building permit fee as Levy calculated in Section 2(a) above.

NOTE: The current edition of the Marshal Valuation Service of the Marshal and Swift Residential Cost Handbook may be used by the Building Official to determine the market value for the purpose of assessing permit fees.

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Heritage Building Restoration and Development Phasing Guidelines

The objective of these guidelines is to provide a consistent approach to conditions that would apply to developments which involve a heritage building. Consideration of these guidelines would be appropriate where restoration of a building on Delta's heritage inventory or heritage register is a condition for permitting new development. The aim is to ensure that restoration of the heritage building is the first priority and that restoration be completed in a timely manner. It is recognized that each development and restoration proposal will be different and that, in some cases, variations to the processes described below will be required. Conditions which may apply include:

• Establishing a time limit for completion of the heritage restoration works, after which time the municipality may undertake the works at the owner's expense.

• Obtaining a financial security based on an accepted estimate of the heritage restoration works.

• Withholding issuance of building permits for new development until heritage restoration works are complete.

• Restricting occupancy of any new building until heritage restoration works are complete.

For example, based on the type of development proposed, the following staging restrictions may be considered:

Type of Development Proposed Terms and Restrictions Example

Heritage building is not Building permits would not be issued Developments where one physically attached to for new construction until the or more new lots are new construction; new restoration of the heritage building is created and buildings are building on separate lot. complete. proposed on the lots. Heritage building is not Building permits would not be issued No new lots are created physically attached to for new building until the restoration but new building is new construction or of the heritage building is complete. proposed to be constructed renovation; new building OR on the same lot as the is proposed on the same Building permits for the new building heritage building. lot. would only be released concurrently

with a building permit for the heritage building restoration and occupancy of the new building would be withheld until heritage· restoration works are complete.

Development or Issuance of a building permit allowed A heritage building that is construction is physically but occupancy of the building would renovated and restored in connected to the be prohibited until heritage order to allow a new use or heritage building. restoration works are complete. construction of an addition

to the heritage building. The terms and restrictions noted above would need to be detailed in documents such as Development Permits, Heritage Alteration Permits or covenants associated with the development.

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Consideration may be given to modifying some of the conditions noted above where the restoration of a heritage building will involve extensive work and expense. Conditions may be amended or relaxed by Council but only if it is clear that restoration will be completed as a first priority and in a timely manner. Additional financial security may be required.

If applicants wish to change the terms of the restoration timeline, they would need to return to Council to request an amendment to the documents and/or agreement. Council could decide at that time whether they are confident full restoration will occur in a timely fashion and impose additional conditions if necessary.

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Existing Heritage Conservation Areas in Ladner

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006-475-850

012-907-707

003-076-784

004-846-761

028-919-530

013-705-334

009-126-511

002-144-891

005-318-351

024-901-954

013-642-464

023-538-970

004-330-820

001-852-159

018-140-980

002-500-639

006-679-412

006-656-153

008-411-891

011-338-695

005-055-024

007-414-021

011-131-420

008-091-731

006-674-020

024-720-020

011-536-331

011-536-144

028-834-551

001-659-383

Ladner Properties on Delta Heritage Inventories

by P.I.O. and Address

Address

499445 AVE

482948 AVE

488048 AVE

491948 AVE

496048 AVE

501048 AVE

492653 ST

526457 ST

4465/4467 41B ST

4463 46A ST

463146A ST

494447AAVE

496447AAVE

500847AAVE

501847AAVE

5038 47A AVE

504847AAVE

505847AAVE

6100 48A AVE

466152A ST

4705 54A ST

4907 CENTRAL AVE

4907 CHISHOLM ST

4915 CHISHOLM ST

5438 CRESCENT DR

4858 DELTA ST

4868 DELTA ST

4873 DELTA ST

4880 DELTA ST

4896 DELTA ST

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012-907-821

012-907-804

011-536-039

005-812-488

011-536-004

026-516-781

007-122-136

012-315-303

012-976-211

012-295-558

007-583-281

010-805-672

002-117-169

011-908-483

011-908-815

011-908-530

002-850-729

004-707-435

011-908-491

011-908-670

005-706-793

Ladner Properties on Delta Heritage Inventories

by P.I.O. and Address

4916 ELLIOn ST

4930 HLiOn ST

4827 GEORGIA ST

4837 GEORGIA ST

4847 GEORGIA ST

4861 GEORGIA ST

5570 GROVE AVE

4126 RIVER RD W

4155 RIVER RD W

4170 RIVER RD W

4190 RIVER RD W

4240 RIVER RD W

4260 RIVER RD W

4428 RIVER RD W

4604 RIVER RD W

4395 SAVOY ST

4405 SAVOY ST

4408 SAVOY ST

4443 SAVOY ST

4481 SAVOY ST

5410 WESTMINSTER AVE

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