Any nonconforming signage on the property must be permanently removed as part of the improvement
Applicants must agree not to change or alter the property improvements without prior written approval from the BIG Review Committee for 3 years from the date of the rebate check issued under the BIG Grant Program
Applicants must be commercial property owners or commercial tenants located in San Marcos within the Downtown SmartCode zoning district or along designated corridors (see Business Improvement and Growth (BIG) Grant Program Eligible Area Map)
Applicants must comply with all State and local laws and regulations pertaining to licensing, permits, building code and zoning requirements
Improvements made prior to written approval by the BIG Review Committee will not be funded and
Preference will be given to independent businesses not required by contractual arrangement to maintain standardized décor, architecture, signs or similar features
Property owners must be current on all municipal taxes prior to participation in the program
Tenants must have written approval from property owners to participate in the program
Understanding that the overall objective of the BIG Grant Program is to improve the exterior visibility and presentation of a property, the City has the discretion to decline an application while suggesting enhancements that would enable future acceptance.
