Façade Improvement Program

 
Pending the State of California adopting a budget, the Facade Program is on HOLD and the RDA will not be accepting applications at this time.

The Façade Improvement Program seeks to bring new life to existing buildings in the Old Town Area. The program is designed to enhance visual attractiveness, reduce non-conforming conditions of commercial properties, and facilitate continued growth and economic stability. 

The program is sponsored by the City’s Redevelopment Agency, and project funding is subject to availability of program funds. The Agency provides project oversight and coordination with other City departments.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

  • Encourage new and established commercial businesses to improve the appearance of their buildings and ultimately attract more customers and increase sales
  • Create a more inviting and interesting Old Town streetscape making it a great place to walk, shop, dine, and experience  
  • Assist property owners and/or business tenants to correct deficiencies such as code and/or seismic violations 
  • Bring further illumination to the Old Town area with more ambient lighting and signage giving the area a more vibrate and welcoming atmosphere 
PROJECT FINANCING 
(Note: Use of these funds triggers prevailing wage; all bids must include prevailing wage)
  • Initial grant of up to $5,000 for eligible improvements 
  • Additional grant of up to $15,000 for required seismic and foundation repairs, and fire sprinklers and fire walls required by the Uniform Fire Code 
  • A fifty percent (50%) matching grant of eligible costs up to $15,000 in RDA funds ($30,000 in actual costs) 
  • The removal of nonconforming signs is an eligible expense 
  • Architectural and design costs are program eligible costs
  • City permit fees can be reimbursed by the Agency
ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS 
  • New façade construction appropriately scaled within an existing building
  • Painting/stucco or other exterior enhancement 
  • Awnings, windows/doors replacement 
  • Murals, marquees, parapet walls, arcade/canopy facade 
  • Removal of old signage and new conforming signs 
  • Tile/pavement between entry and public sidewalk 
  • Exterior and/or display lighting 
  • Accessibility improvements for the disabled 
  • Other improvements subject to City approval

Click here to download a Facade Improvement Program Application.

Click here to download Program Manual

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact the Dana Weaver at Dana.Weaver@cityoftemecula.org or 951-693-3928.