Kanata residents seek heritage status to protect iconic hedges from bylaw dispute

Residents in Kanata North are facing a bylaw complaint regarding a cedar hedge that is said to encroach on a walking path. The city has instructed homeowner Catherine Douglas to cut the hedge back, which she claims would kill it. In response to the situation, local officials are considering a heritage designation for the Beaverbrook neighborhood. This designation could help protect the character of the area, including its iconic hedges, from future bylaw disputes. The city is currently assessing the feasibility of establishing heritage conservation districts in several areas, including Beaverbrook. This process aims to engage the community and evaluate the potential for protecting the neighborhood's unique features.