Matching Sign Grant
Introduction:
The purpose of this incentive Grant Program is to encourage carefully located and sized signage with respect to the architectural character of the area within the Community Redevelopment Agency District (CRA).
Criteria for Program:
- Signage must be planned to meet the City of Kissimmee, Design Manual for the CRA Overlay District.
- Signage shall be designed, constructed and maintained to compliment and accept the architectural features of the building. It should harmonize with the overall character of the building.
- All color schemes shall accent the building as well as harmonize with adjacent buildings. Colors shall be period specific.
- Funds shall be allocated on a first come basis. Only one Grant shall be awarded per storefront. Tenants may qualify upon receipt of written consent of the owner of the building. All Grant funds awarded require a matching dollar for dollar expenditure by the owner/tenant. Funds up to $ 1,000 may be awarded.
- No work for which a Grant is sought shall begin until authorized by the CRA
- To qualify for grant funds, an application along with a copy of permit application must be submitted to the Community Redevelopment Agency.
- No grants will be made to government owned properties, to tenants in government owned properties, or non-profit organizations.
- Work done by applicant requires an estimate from an outside source to verify that costs are within reasonable parameters.
- Any unapproved changes will void the grant. If grantee decides to change the project scope after approval they must contact the CRA Office.
- Upon grant approval, applicant will be required to place a CRA Grant sign, furnished by the CRA Office, viewable by the public, for the duration of the project. Failure to return the sign at the completion of the project will generate a $20 charge to be deducted from the reimbursement.
- Grantee is responsible for obtaining any permits required to do the project. Cost of permitting cannot be part of the grant funding.
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Program for Signs Application
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