The town board passed an economic incentive package to encourage development and remodeling on May 14.<\/p>\n
The town will reduce some fees for new businesses under 5,000 square feet or remodels by half or up to $3,000.<\/p>\n
Through 2015 new businesses get break on sign permit applications, business licenses, zoning development permits and building permits.<\/p>\n
Businesses will still be required to pay for impact fees, special use permits, connection or disconnection fees and building inspection fees.<\/p>\n
The town is also offering small grants to share the cost of upgrading a store front. The town will split the cost of upgrades with a business owner up to $1000. Businesses are eligible to receive a grant each year through 2016.<\/p>\n
The types of projects eligible include painting, replacing awnings, doors, windows, sidewalks and xeriscaping.<\/p>\n
The town will require businesses to get two bids for each project and the town will base the reimbursement on the lowest bid.<\/p>\n
The town budgeted $5,000 from this year\u2019 sales tax revenue to grant to businesses.<\/p>\n