FAQs

The Heritage Preservation Bylaw is used to guide City Council, the Planning and Heritage Committee, Heritage Board and staff in the strategic management and decision-making process for the protection and conservation of heritage resources in the City of Charlottetown.

Renaming the bylaw to the “Heritage Conservation Bylaw” better reflects its broader mandate, encompassing not just the preservation but proactive heritage stewardship of culturally significant places.

Attending public meetings, participating in surveys, and staying up to date with the project is the best way to participate in this project. All feedback is welcome and will be taken into consideration as this bylaw is updated.

Ongoing updates to bylaws like the Heritage Preservation Bylaw are essential as they provide an opportunity to identify areas for improvement, opportunities for modernization, and enhance regulatory alignment.

The Heritage Conservation Bylaw will improve upon the heritage policy and incentives that we already have in place, while expanding formal heritage identification efforts to tell all the diverse stories of the city’s past.

The 500 Lot Area encompasses the City of Charlottetown’s historical, cultural, civic and symbolic core. The map below outlines the 500 Lot Area.