Town of Lunenburg

Architectural Control

Architectural Control

The Heritage Conservation Plan, By-law and Guidelines provide policy and regulation regarding the appearance of the outside of buildings in the Old Town Lunenburg area.

Lunenburg Old Town Heritage Conservation District By-law (385.08 kB)
Lunenburg Old Town Heritage Conservation District Guidelines (1.3 MB)
Lunenburg Old Town Heritage Conservation District Plan (3.44 MB)

There are a number of buildings throughout Lunenburg which are individually designated heritage properties.  The outside appearance of these buildings and the yards in which they are located is regulated under the Heritage Property Act.  Applications to designate properties which are outside Old Town Lunenburg are encouraged; applications for new designations within Old Town Lunenburg cannot be considered because the entire area is designated by the Heritage Conservation Plan and By-law.

List of Registered (Designated) Heritage Properties (40.89 kB)
Application to Register a Municipal Heritage Property (159.66 kB)

Permits or Approvals Required

Certificate of Appropriateness

Any work on the outside of a building (other than maintenance and painting) in Old Town Lunenburg requires a certificate of appropriateness.

Construction and Renovation Project Information Package Including Application Forms

TOL Permit Application Cert of Approp, Heritage, Development Form Only

Heritage Permit

A heritage permit is required for any change in the exterior of individually designated buildings or any change to "hard landscaping" within the yards of these buildings.  The "development permit and certificate of appropriateness" application form is used to apply for a heritage permit.  A report regarding any application is prepared by staff and considered by the Heritage Advisory Committee which then makes a recommendation to Council.