The Dutton Dunwich Heritage Committee invites you to attend a Public Open House, to be held on Wednesday, November 21st, 2018, from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Dutton Dunwich Municipal Building, in the Council Chambers to learn more about the Municipality’s Heritage Register.
Amber Mandich, Archivist Assistant from Elgin County Archives, will also be attending the Open House. She will be available to discuss the resources and services offered by Elgin County Archives for individuals interested in researching the history of their property.
Council for the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich has received the Heritage Register at their regular meeting of September 12, 2018.
The Municipality’s Heritage Register is a list of properties in the Town of Dutton Dunwich that have been identified as having cultural heritage value.
This list also includes properties which have been proposed to be designated under the Ontario Heritage Act.
The Register is available for viewing at the following link: www.duttondunwich.on.ca
The Ontario Heritage Act, listing allows for the protection of a culturally significant building or structure from demolition.
Owners of a listed property are required to provide at least 60 days’ notice of their intention to demolish or remove any building or structure on the listed property.
No other restrictions are placed on the property as a result of being “listed” on the Heritage Register.
No legal restrictions are registered on the title of the property as a result of being included on the Town’s Heritage Register.
Property owners are still permitted to undertake site alterations such as repairs, renovations and restorations without having to apply to Council, unless it results in demolition.