Heritage
Alteration Requests
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If you would like to alter the exterior of your heritage
designated or inventoried home, please detail your request
including design plans in a letter addressed to the Municipal
Planner, the permit process is outlined
below. To review the criteria for heritage designations
please see the criteria page.
If your dwelling is heritage designated, you may also be
eligible for a restoration grant from the Saanich Heritage
Foundation. The Improvements and Restoration Guidelines
below outline the types of projects which qualify for assistance,
and the procedure for applying for a grant. If you have questions please call our secretary Shirley Leggett, at (250) 475-1775,
local 3504 or e-mail
Improvements and Restoration Guidelines
Building Permit Process for Heritage
Designated Dwellings:
- Owner applies for a Building Permit. Building Department
advises owner that a Heritage Alteration Permit is required.
- Copy of Heritage Alteration Permit is forwarded to the
Planning Department who refers it to the Foundation for
review.
- The Foundation reviews the Permit application and submits comments
to the Planning Dept for a report to Council.
- Planning Department prepares a report. Report is scheduled
for a Committee of the Whole meeting.
- Applicant makes a presentation at the Committee of the
Whole meeting. Council makes a decision.
Building Permit Process for Inventoried Dwellings
- Owner applies for a Building Permit.
- Copy of Building Permit is forwarded to the Saanich Heritage
Foundation.
- The Foundation reviews the Building Permit application and makes
a recommendation to the owner.
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