We are seeking changes to…

We are seeking changes to the new Rockcliffe Park Secondary Plan which forms part of the Ottawa Official Plan. It is the only Secondary Plan among the many in Ottawa that pertains to a heritage conservation district. The changes, while modest, are important and will ensure that a number of existing policies are maintained in order to better protect the unique heritage character of the community that was established in 1864 before Confederation. These changes will serve the provincial interest set out in the Ontario Planning Act at S. 2(d) “the conservation of features of significant architectural, cultural, historical, archaeological or scientific interest”. As well, they will better ensure that the Ottawa Official Plan meets the requirement in the Provincial Policy Statement at 2.6.1 that “Significant built heritage resources and significant cultural heritage landscapes shall be conserved”.