Revised Grant Structure, Funding, and Timeline
The Planning Committee referral regarding the Steveston Village Heritage Conservation Grant (SVHCG) Program resulted in proposed amendments to Council Policy 5900. Key changes include creating a new “Planning Project Grant” category (up to $10,000 per building for planning documents), formalizing the requirement for a Heritage Conservation Plan for Conservation Project Grants, requiring façade restoration for exceptional heritage conservation grants, and extending the project completion timeframe to 36 months. The report also recommends amending the Official Community Plan (Steveston Area Plan) to ensure the program’s long-term funding sustainability. The Richmond Heritage Commission approved the proposed amendments.