Sites listed on the Inventory of Evaluated Historic Resources may be eligible for Municipal heritage designation (legal protection) under the provincial Historic Resources Act. Benefits of designation are:

• Prevents a historic resource from being demolished and requires Heritage Planning approval for alterations to pre-defined historic elements

• Provides building owners access to financial incentives to assistance in their building’s maintenance

• Allows the owner to retain all rights to the individual enjoyment of their property

• Does not affect the ability to sell or purchase property

• Does not affect activities in a building or on the property