Official Community Plan

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Objective 4 Community cultural and heritage assets are identified, preserved, and celebrated

Policies

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Collaborate with K’ómoks First Nation to conserve, promote, and build appreciation for local archaeological sites, heritage assets, and other cultural interests in coordination with their long-term planning policies such as K’ómoks First Nation’s Comprehensive Community Plan policies and the Community Action Plan. Ensure enhanced protection of archaeological sites and places of cultural significance. This includes supporting the K’ómoks First Nation in obtaining information requirements to fulfill their Cultural Heritage Policy and Cultural Heritage Investigation Permits when applicable. Promote awareness and conservation of the heritage of Courtenay through official designation and public educational programs. Preserve, protect, and manage historic sites, structures, and landscapes in the city following the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada or relevant best management practices. Through the Heritage Alteration Permit process, ensure that repairs or renovations be carried out without compromising Character Defining Elements, while improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Continue to identify and document heritage assets including historic sites, structures, and landscapes in consultation with the K’ómoks First Nation and the Heritage Advisory Commission and continually update the Housing Inventory and Heritage Register as per the provisions of the Local Government Act and Heritage Conservation Act for promoting the heritage of Courtenay.

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PART C Thematic Policies