Notices and meeting information for meeting participants and the public
Notices and meeting information are attached to the agenda and minutes, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera meeting procedures; information items not subject to discussion; personal information disclaimer for correspondents and public speakers; notices regarding minutes; and hybrid participation details. Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request. Except where otherwise indicated, reports requiring Council consideration will be presented to Council on Wednesday June 24, 2026 in Built Heritage Committee Report 32. The deadline to register by phone to speak, or submit written comments or visual presentations is 4 pm on Monday, June 8th, 2026, and the deadline to register by email to speak is 8:30 am on Tuesday June 9th, 2026.
Notices and meeting information are attached to the agenda and minutes, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera meeting procedures; information items not subject to discussion; personal information disclaimer for correspondents and public speakers; notices regarding minutes; and hybrid participation details. Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request. Except where otherwise indicated, reports requiring Council consideration will be presented to Council on Wednesday June 24, 2026 in Built Heritage Committee Report 32. The deadline to register by phone to speak, or submit written comments or visual presentations is 4 pm on Monday, June 8th, 2026, and the deadline to register by email to speak is 8:30 am on Tuesday June 9th, 2026.
- Public Notices English - Hybrid Standing Committee 2025 (AODA).pdf
- Public Notices French - Hybrid Standing Committee 2025 (AODA).pdf
Declarations of Interest
Confirmation of Minutes
BHC Minutes 31 – 14 April 2026
Planning, Development and Building Services Department
Heritage Permit – 275 Hillcrest Road
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0041– Rideau-Rockcliffe (13) That the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council: Approve the application for demolition and new construction at 275 Hillcrest Road according to plans by PLOTNONPLOT Architecture Inc. received on April 20, 2026, conditional upon: The applicant providing samples of all final exterior materials for approval by Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of a building permit. The applicant providing a copy of the building permit plans to heritage staff at the time of the submission of the building permit application. The submission shall clearly identify any changes from the approved heritage permit and include a list and explanation of proposed changes. Delegate authority for minor design changes to the Program Manager, Heritage Planning Branch, Planning, Development and Building Services Department. Approve the issuance of the heritage permit with a two-year expiry date from the issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0041– Rideau-Rockcliffe (13) That the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council: Approve the application for demolition and new construction at 275 Hillcrest Road according to plans by PLOTNONPLOT Architecture Inc. received on April 20, 2026, conditional upon: The applicant providing samples of all final exterior materials for approval by Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of a building permit. The applicant providing a copy of the building permit plans to heritage staff at the time of the submission of the building permit application. The submission shall clearly identify any changes from the approved heritage permit and include a list and explanation of proposed changes. Delegate authority for minor design changes to the Program Manager, Heritage Planning Branch, Planning, Development and Building Services Department. Approve the issuance of the heritage permit with a two-year expiry date from the issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.
Designation of Five Properties Designed by James Strutt
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0035 - College (8), River (16), Alta Vista (18) That the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council: Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 3955 Old Richmond Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5; Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 1099 Maitland Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 7; Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 211 Cunningham Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 9; Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 915 Merivale Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 11; Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 20 Qualicum Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 13.
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0035 - College (8), River (16), Alta Vista (18) That the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council: Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 3955 Old Richmond Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5; Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 1099 Maitland Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 7; Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 211 Cunningham Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 9; Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 915 Merivale Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 11; Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 20 Qualicum Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 13.
Designation of 60 Fairmont Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0036 - Kitchissippi (15) Report Recommendation(s) That the Built Heritage Committee recommends that Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 60 Fairmont Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5.
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0036 - Kitchissippi (15) Report Recommendation(s) That the Built Heritage Committee recommends that Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 60 Fairmont Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5.
Macdonald Gardens Park Heritage Conservation District Feasibility Assessment
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0004 Rideau-Vanier (12) That the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council: Receive for information the Macdonald Gardens Park Heritage Conservation District Feasibility Assessment, as directed by report ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0046 and attached as Document 1. Direct Heritage Planning staff to not proceed with a Heritage Conservation District Study and not to prepare a Heritage Conservation District Plan for the Macdonald Gardens Park Feasibility Assessment Area. Direct Heritage Planning staff to evaluate the list of properties attached to this report as Document 4 for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, in consultation with the Lowertown Community Association and individual property owners.
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0004 Rideau-Vanier (12) That the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council: Receive for information the Macdonald Gardens Park Heritage Conservation District Feasibility Assessment, as directed by report ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0046 and attached as Document 1. Direct Heritage Planning staff to not proceed with a Heritage Conservation District Study and not to prepare a Heritage Conservation District Plan for the Macdonald Gardens Park Feasibility Assessment Area. Direct Heritage Planning staff to evaluate the list of properties attached to this report as Document 4 for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, in consultation with the Lowertown Community Association and individual property owners.
Updates to Built Heritage Financial Incentive Programs
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0042 City-Wide Report Recommendation(s) Receive the update on the Centretown Heritage Façade Improvement Pilot Program. Approve the creation of the Commercial Heritage Façade Improvement Program and adopt a by-law under Sections 39 and 45 of the Ontario Heritage Act to create the grant program and establish the program requirements as outlined in Document 1 to be funded by future City budgets. Approve amendments to the Heritage Property Grant Program guidelines and adopt a by-law under Sections 39 and 45 of the Ontario Heritage Act to create the grant program and amend the program requirements as outlined in Document 2.
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0042 City-Wide Report Recommendation(s) Receive the update on the Centretown Heritage Façade Improvement Pilot Program. Approve the creation of the Commercial Heritage Façade Improvement Program and adopt a by-law under Sections 39 and 45 of the Ontario Heritage Act to create the grant program and establish the program requirements as outlined in Document 1 to be funded by future City budgets. Approve amendments to the Heritage Property Grant Program guidelines and adopt a by-law under Sections 39 and 45 of the Ontario Heritage Act to create the grant program and amend the program requirements as outlined in Document 2.
Update to the Bank Street Heritage Conservation District: Adopting a New HCD Plan
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0021 Somerset (14) Report Recommendation(s) That the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council: Adopt the proposed Heritage Conservation District Plan for the Bank Street Heritage Conservation District by by-law, as shown in Document 1; Direct staff to continue engagement with Indigenous Communities toward the development of an Algonquin Knowledge and Land Use Study (or similar document) to ensure that the City’s Heritage Planning program reflects the full history of Ottawa and contributes to an understanding of the area’s rich Indigenous history and traditions within Ottawa.
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0021 Somerset (14) Report Recommendation(s) That the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council: Adopt the proposed Heritage Conservation District Plan for the Bank Street Heritage Conservation District by by-law, as shown in Document 1; Direct staff to continue engagement with Indigenous Communities toward the development of an Algonquin Knowledge and Land Use Study (or similar document) to ensure that the City’s Heritage Planning program reflects the full history of Ottawa and contributes to an understanding of the area’s rich Indigenous history and traditions within Ottawa.
- 4.6 - ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0021 - Bank St HCD - New HCD Plan.pdf
- 4.6 - Doc 1 - Bank Street HCD (EN).pdf
- 4.6 - Doc 1 - Bank Street HCD (FR).pdf
Designation of the Golden Triangle Heritage Conservation District under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0016 Somerset (14) That the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council: Approve the Golden Triangle Heritage Conservation District Study, attached as Document 3; Approve the designation of the Golden Triangle Heritage Conservation District as identified in Document 2 by by-law under Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act; Adopt the proposed Golden Triangle Heritage Conservation District Plan by by-law under Section 41.1 of the Ontario Heritage Act, as shown in Document 5; Direct Heritage Planning and Zoning staff to further consider the zoning for the first row of properties within the Golden Triangle Heritage Conservation District that also are also located within the Official Plan’s Rideau Canal Special District by Q1 2027, and bring forward amendments as required; Direct staff to continue engagement with Indigenous Communities toward the development of an Algonquin Knowledge and Land Use Study (or similar document) to ensure that the City’s Heritage Planning program reflects the full history of Ottawa and contributes to an understanding of the area’s rich Indigenous history and traditions within Ottawa.
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0016 Somerset (14) That the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council: Approve the Golden Triangle Heritage Conservation District Study, attached as Document 3; Approve the designation of the Golden Triangle Heritage Conservation District as identified in Document 2 by by-law under Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act; Adopt the proposed Golden Triangle Heritage Conservation District Plan by by-law under Section 41.1 of the Ontario Heritage Act, as shown in Document 5; Direct Heritage Planning and Zoning staff to further consider the zoning for the first row of properties within the Golden Triangle Heritage Conservation District that also are also located within the Official Plan’s Rideau Canal Special District by Q1 2027, and bring forward amendments as required; Direct staff to continue engagement with Indigenous Communities toward the development of an Algonquin Knowledge and Land Use Study (or similar document) to ensure that the City’s Heritage Planning program reflects the full history of Ottawa and contributes to an understanding of the area’s rich Indigenous history and traditions within Ottawa.
- 4.7 - ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0016 - Designation - Golden Triangle HCD.pdf
- 4.7 - Doc 3 - Golden Triangle HCD Study (EN).pdf
- 4.7 - Doc 3 - Golden Triangle HCD Study (FR).pdf
- 4.7 - Doc 5 - Golden Triangle HCD (EN).pdf
- 4.7 - Doc 5 - Golden Triangle HCD (FR).pdf
- 4.7 - Doc 6 - What we learned-Open House 2026 (EN).pdf
- 4.7 - Doc 6 - What we learned-Open House 2026 (FR).pdf
In Camera Items
Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
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