Mission, B.C. - Downtown Business Association

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How about a European Deli?
or an ice cream parlor?....How about a small grocery store?......

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ARE YOU CONTEMPLATING FIXING YOUR FAÇADE IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA?

A Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw was enacted by Council in October 2005 to

encourage certain types of property investment and revitalization within an area. The

goal of this bylaw was to encourage the redevelopment of the Mission Downtown

Business area by offering a tax incentive for businesses that promote neighbourhood

rejuvenation, façade improvements and beautification.

Because of this bylaw, many of the businesses in this area are now contemplating doing

a “face lift” to some of their buildings. Prior to doing so, the business may need to apply

for a “Downtown Facade Review” which is completed by the District of Mission Planning

Department.

Buildings located on First Avenue and Railway Avenue between Grand Street and

Murray Street and for buildings located at 32965 Lougheed Highway, 32988 First

Avenue and 32998 First Avenue, are required to complete an application for a

“Downtown Façade Review” when minor building facade changes and renovations are

proposed for the exterior of existing buildings.

Minor changes that would need to be reviewed include:

replacement of surface facade materials;

replacement of windows and doors;

replacement and addition of awnings and canopies;

varied changes to building facade fenestration patterns and symmetry.

The Director of Planning with the assistance of other staff will review the application

and the authority to approve the Downtown Facade Review application will lie with the

Director of Planning.