1. Preliminary review
  • Preliminarily review project with Economic Development and Planning Division
  • Contact Economic Development to schedule a preliminary review
2. Planning entitlement and building permit submittal
  • If project meets the Commercial Corridors Facade & Frontage Rebate Program guidelines and funding has been identified, submit project for Planning entitlement
  • If applicable, submit project for building permit
3. Facade & Frontage Rebate Program Application
  • Submit application for the Commercial Corridors Facade & Frontage Rebate Program
  • Include project cost estimate showing costs eligible for a rebate
  • Funds preliminarily reserved upon approval for application
4. Project Construction
  • Upon issuance of required entitlements/permits, construct project according to Program approval
5.Rebate issuance
  • At permit final, submit receipts for material costs associated with the rebate
  • Economic Development will issue a refund


Application

Applicant information

Project information

Note: Property owner approval is required for all program-related designs, and construction activities and materials.

Application attachments

Upon finalizing this application, please upload the following documents:

1. At least two (2) high-resolution photos of the storefront.

- First one displaying a closeup of the storefront in its current condition

- Second one displaying the entire building façade with the adjacent buildings on either side

2. One draft copy of proposed elevations

Facade Program Cost Table Worksheet: Preliminary budget of materials and estimated City permits fees

Acknowledgement

By electronically signing and submitting this application, I certify under penalty of perjury that the information provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that the project for which I am applying meets the eligibility requirements set forth in this application package. I understand that the City’s acceptance of this application is for administrative review only and does not constitute an obligation to award a rebate or guarantee funding. I acknowledge that my electronic signature has the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature and legally binds me to the terms and conditions of this application and any related documents. If I am not the record owner of the property, I affirm that I have been duly authorized by the property owner to submit this application, to act as their agent, and to represent the owner on all matters related to this application, and I will provide proof of such authorization upon request. I consent to the City’s verification of the information provided, to inspections or requests for supporting documentation, and agree to comply with any post approval requirements, including repayment of funds if eligibility is later found to be false or misrepresented.