Notice of Intention to Amend a By-law under Section 3-.1(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act: Knox Presbyterian Church

The Corporation of the Township of Norwich

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND A BY-LAW 
UNDER SECTION 30.1(1) OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT 

The Township of Norwich Council has received a request to amend the designation by-law from the owner of property located at Lot 581, Plan 955 (Village of Norwich) and municipally known as 67 Main Street West, Norwich, Township of Norwich.  

Purpose and Effect of Amendment 
Upon receipt of a recommendation from the Municipal Heritage Committee, Township of Norwich Council has approved proceeding to amend the by-law to facilitate the conversion of the former Knox Presbyterian Church to a licensed Child Care Centre. The proposed changes will be sympathetic to and maintain most of the identified attributes in the original Notice of Intention to Designate. 

Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest  
The Knox Presbyterian Church is a fine example of a Gothic Revival style of architecture.

Description of Heritage Attributes 

•    The Corporation of the Township of Norwich 
•    NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND A BY-LAW 
UNDER SECTION 30.1(1) OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT 
•    The Township of Norwich Council has received a request to amend the designation by-law from the owner of property located at Lot 581, Plan 955 (Village of Norwich) and municipally known as 67 Main Street West, Norwich, Township of Norwich.  
•    Purpose and Effect of Amendment 
Upon receipt of a recommendation from the Municipal Heritage Committee, Township of Norwich Council has approved proceeding to amend the by-law to facilitate the conversion of the former Knox Presbyterian Church to a licensed Child Care Centre. The proposed changes will be sympathetic to and maintain most of the identified attributes in the original Notice of Intention to Designate. 
•    Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest  
The Knox Presbyterian Church is a fine example of a Gothic Revival style of architecture. 
•    Description of Heritage Attributes 

Contextual Value 
This building represents a historical focal point in the community. The first congregation was established in 1849 and the present church was built in 1879. This building was continuously used as a place of worship for 145 years which attests to the strength of the congregation.  

Further information respecting the proposed amendment is available at the Township of Norwich office located at: 285767 Airport Road or by contacting the undersigned.  

Anyone wishing to object to the amendment shall outline the reasons within a Notice of Objection. Such objection shall be submitted no later than noon on Monday April 14, 2025, to the undersigned. 

Kimberley Armstrong, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk 
Township of Norwich, 285767 Airport Road, Norwich, ON, N0J 1P0 
karmstrong@norwich.ca