The Central Saanich Neighbourhood Commercial Frontage Program will provide grant funding to property and business owners to improve retail and commercial building frontage. A primary purpose of the program is to assist in the efforts of the District to align to neighbourhood design plan efforts and improve the frontage of commercial properties for the betterment of business viability and service to the public.
The program will provide up to $5,000 in grant funding to property and business owners to improve retail and commercial building frontage in commercial cores. The owner must match the contribution; applications will be assessed on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Interested in improving the look and feel of your business’s exterior?
The Neighbourhood Commercial Frontage Program is a special, short-term grant program that offers up to $5,000 to local businesses seeking to improve the appearance of a commercial or industrial property frontage in the District of Central Saanich.
The District’s Planning Department is responsible for receiving, reviewing, and awarding Commercial Frontage Program grant applications. Contact Planning at:
1903 Mount Newton Cross Road, Saanichton, BC V8M 2A9
Tel: 250.544.4209
Email: planning@csaanich.ca
Program Applications will be evaluated on their ability to meet the Program purpose and design guidelines. Development, Building, Sign or any other associated District permits are required where applicable.
Submit the following form with appropriate permit applications (i.e. development permit, sign permit, building permit, etc. and digital photos of the building exterior from the street).
This collection of personal information is authorized under the Local Government Act, Community Charter and Section 26(c) of the Freedom and Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The information will be used for contacting you about the program. Questions can be directed to the District’s FOI Head at municipal.hall@csaanich.ca, phone 250-652-4444.