Markham By-law 2017-26, s. 42(1) — Property Standards By-law

Despite any other provisions of the By-law, where a Heritage Attribute of a Heritage Property can be repaired, the Heritage Attribute shall not be replaced and shall be repaired:

• By-law 2017-26
• a) in a manner that minimizes damage to the Heritage Attribute and is consistent with recognized conservation standards, best practices and processes for the conservation of built heritage resources;
• b) in a manner that maintains the design, finishes, form, physical appearance, colour, texture, grain and other distinctive features and qualities of the Heritage Attribute;
• c) using the same types of material as the original material being repaired and in keeping with the design, finishes, form, physical appearance, colour, texture, grain and other distinctive features and qualities of the original material; and
• d) where the same types of material as the original material are

no longer available, using alternative materials, subject to review and approval by the Manager, Heritage Planning, that replicate the design, finishes, form, physical appearance, colour, texture, grain and other distinctive features and qualities of the original material.