Heritage Designation

A Heritage Designation By-law is adopted by Council, with or without the owner's consent, to protect a building, structure or other heritage feature. A heritage designation by-law may also protect specific interior features or a heritage landscape features. The by-law can prohibit exterior alterations including structural changes, the moving of a structure, excavation or other actions that would damage the protected features. Alterations to a designated building, structure or feature cannot be made without special approval from the City.

Publisher

City of New Westminster

Resources

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Catalogue metadata updated

2026-08-31