Community Improvement Plan

All projects shall satisfy the program-specific eligibility requirements of the incentive being applied for. 

A project must be located within the Community Improvement Project Area to be eligible for funding under the CIP. 

All proposed works shall be consistent with and contribute to achieving the vision and goals of the CIP, outlined in Section 3 of this Plan, to the satisfaction of the Township in its sole discretion. 

An applicant may apply to each available financial incentive program a maximum of once per calendar year or intake period, per property. Notwithstanding this, where an application has been refused under subsection 6.2.5(3)(b) of this Plan, an applicant may re-apply if permitted to do so by the Township in its sole discretion. 

Where applicable, the release of grant funding may be subject to the issuance of any permits or approvals required for the proposed works (i.e. building permit, rezoning, minor variance, etc.). 

All applicants shall be in good standing with regard to any municipal fees or other levies liable on the subject property/building. Properties in tax arrears and/or having outstanding municipal bills (water, wastewater, fines) are ineligible for funding.

Properties having any issues with noncompliance, outstanding work orders (fire, building) and/or zoning orders are ineligible for financial incentives under this Plan. Notwithstanding this, if the proposal is directly associated with eligible works that would allow the improvements to reach compliance the application may be accepted. 

CIP Financial Incentive Programs

	Façade Improvement Program  To support improvements that enhance the vitality, beauty, and interest of our main streets and their building stock. Amount: 50% of Eligible Project Costs, up to $5,000.
	Accessibility and Code Compliance Program  To support the creation of a more accessible, inclusive, and welcoming environments throughout the Township. Amount: 50% of Eligible Project Costs, up to $5,000
	Secondary Dwelling Unit Support Program To support more affordable and diverse housing options in the community through the creation of secondary dwelling units.  Amount: 50% of Eligible Project Costs, up to $5,000.
	Building Conversion and Expansion Program  To complement and encourage substantial investments in vacant or underutilized buildings, creating or expanding economic opportunities in our settlement areas. Amount: 50% of Eligible Project Costs, up to $15,000.
	Agri-Ecotourism Program  To support the improvement of buildings and properties used for agriculture-related, agri-tourism, ecotourism, recreation, and/or on-farm diversified uses permitted in the Township’s rural area. Amount: 50% of Eligible Project Costs, up to $5,000.

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