The Cobourg Heritage Committee shall:

• Advise Council on the conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage resources within the Town of Cobourg and the implementation of the Town of Cobourg Heritage Master Plan
• Review heritage permit applications referred to it by Council and/or staff and provide input as to the effect that such applications may have on existing heritage properties or heritage conservation districts
• Provide input to staff on heritage policy matters as they relate to applicable planning applications governed by the Planning Act (e.g.
• Minor Variances, Consents, Site Plans and Zoning By-law Amendments)
  Provide advice to staff on the implementation of the Town’s incentive programs as it relates to eligible heritage properties
• Comply with the Official Plan and the Heritage Policies adopted by Council, including but not limited to:
  Heritage Master Plan (2016);
  Heritage Conservation District Plans;
  General Heritage Conservation Guidelines for the Town of Cobourg;
  Individual Heritage Designation Bylaws; and
  Heritage Permit By-Law #097-2009.

The Cobourg Heritage Committee will accomplish its mandate by:

• Assisting in the implementation of the Town of Cobourg Heritage Master Plan
• Providing recommendations to Council on heritage applications referred to it by Council and/or staff;
• Comment on various development applications which may impact existing or potential heritage properties or heritage conservation districts, as required;
• Promote public awareness of Cobourg’s heritage;
• Review the heritage registry each term;
• Review and nominate recipients for the Civic Awards and Cobourg Heritage Award; and prepare an annual presentation for Council in the fall on heritage matters.

The Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee is established to advise, assist and make recommendations to Council on matters relating to the conservation of cultural heritage resources, applications for repeal of designations, construction, alterations, and removal or demolition of heritage properties and matters relating to the conservation and designation of heritage properties and districts in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act and the Town of Cobourg Heritage Master Plan.

The committee meets one Wednesday every month from 4:00 pm tp 6:00 p.m. Additional meetings are scheduled as required.

The Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee shall be comprised of up to six (6) and no less than four (4) citizen appointments and a minimum of one (1) Member of Council.

A quorum consisting of a majority of the members of the Committee is required for a Committee meeting. Quorum will be based on the
number of active members appointed to the Committee.

• Cobourg resident and/or Taxpayer
• Over the 18 years of age

Nicole Lizotte, Committee Secretary by phone: 905-372-1005.

All meetings shall be conducted within the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, and are required to adhere, insofar as applicable, to the provisions outlined in the Town of Cobourg Advisory Committees of Municipal Council Policies and Procedures and the Town of Cobourg Procedural By-law. Meetings shall be open to the public except if the subject matter being considered is within a category defined in Section 239(2), (3) or (3.1) of the Municipal Act, in which case the meeting may be closed.

The Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee shall report to the Municipal Council. Decisions of the Committee are considered recommendations and are not final until approved by the Municipal Council unless delegated authority is granted by Council.

https://www.cobourg.ca/en/town-hall/Cobourg-Heritage-Advisory-Committee.aspx