Cultural Heritage in Meaford

The Municipality of Meaford protects Meaford's Cultural Heritage by:

  • Designating individual properties as a protected heritage property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
  • Designating the downtown area of urban Meaford as a Heritage Conservation District under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act.

See the Municipal Heritage Registry of individual designated Heritage Properties (Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act). 

For more information about the Heritage Conservation District in the downtown, see the Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines. The Heritage Conservation District Plan protects the heritage of Meaford's downtown core by encouraging the maintenance and upkeep of the buildings and helping promote new developments that respect the character of the existing buildings.

Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines Update

It's time to update Meaford's Heritage Conservation District Plan. Staff are working with NPG Planning Solutions to develop an update to the District. 

This project was on hold, but is now underway with an expected completion winter 2026! Information about this project will be added to this section as it is available. Subscribe to this page (bottom right red box) to get page updates. 

Heritage Permit Applications

Before you start any work on your property in the Heritage Conservation District or on an individually designated property on the registry, please consult with Planning Staff at the Municipal Office to discuss your project. We can be reached at 519-538-1060 ext. 1127 or by email at planning@meaford.ca   

Note that Heritage Permits are required for several types of minor works, such as signs, repairs and small additions. 

You can also download the Heritage Permit to learn more about the application process.

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee advises and assists Council on matters relating to Parts IV and V of the Ontario Heritage Act, 1990, and other heritage matters as Council may specify through by-law or in the Official Plan and Downtown Meaford Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines.

See the Agendas and Minutes for the Heritage Advisory Committee.

 

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