Making Our County Memorable
The Community Improvement Plan (CIP) brings local businesses together with County of Brant staff to work towards creating a downtown that is authentic, beautiful and welcoming.
Currently, the County of Brant has three CIPs underway including Paris, Burford and St. George.
Please review the Sign Bylaw for full details.
Eligible properties must not be in tax arrears or in default of any by-law of the County of Brant at the time of the application.
Applications must be approved before commencement of work.
Plans, Design Guidelines, Applications and Upcoming Meetings
| Amendments to Downtown Community Improvement Plans and Public Meeting on July 5, 2022 |
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The Downtown Paris Community Improvement Plan was adopted by Council in 2016, and the Downtown Burford and St. George Community Improvement Plans were adopted in 2019.
The revisions seek to address implementation barriers. Established Community Improvement Project Areas are not proposed to be altered through this amendment.
If you want to learn more about the proposed amendments or attend the upcoming meeting, please see the documents below:
The County of Brant is proposing amendments to the established: |
| Burford Community Improvement Plan |
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Downtown Burford Community Improvement Plan Downtown Burford Design Guidelines
Ready to apply? Fill out the CIP Application for Financial Incentives or contact the Economic Development Team at 519.442.6324 x 3045 or invest@brant.ca to set-up your consultation today!
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| Paris Community Improvement Plan |
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Downtown Paris Design Guidelines
Ready to apply? Fill out the CIP Application for Financial Incentives or contact the Economic Development Team at 519.442.6324 x 3045 or invest@brant.ca to set-up your consultation today!
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| St. George Community Improvement Plan |
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Downtown St. George Community Improvement Plan Downtown St. George Design Guidelines
Ready to apply? Fill out the CIP Application for Financial Incentives or contact the Economic Development Team at 519.442.6324 x 3045 or invest@brant.ca to set-up your consultation today!
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For more information about the Community Improvement Plan
Public Safety Community Improvement Plan
The County of Brant has created a new Community Improvement Plan Program to allow businesses to implement public safety measures. In direct surveying of County of Brant businesses, additional interior safety measures were identified as another avenue to protect the public and employees from COVID-19.
Eligible expenses include but are not limited to:
- Installation of barriers to protect employees and the public;
- Permanent signage, kiosks and other markings to promote physical distancing;
- Reorientation of store aisles and displays to allow for greater distancing;
- Other permanent modifications that meet the intent of the Province's COVID-19 Guidance or that of the Brant County Health Unit.
Please note, projects can not be reimbursed for work already completed.
A onetime grant of up $2,000 to assist businesses that operate public enclosed spaces will be eligible. For the first $1,000.00 spent, the County will refund 100% of eligible costs excluding HST, and 50% of the remaining costs up to a maximum grant value of $2,000.00.
The application process is now open.
For more information about this new funding opportunity for businesses, please review:
- One-page summary of the Public Safety Community Improvement Plan
- Application for Financial Incentive: Public Safety Community Improvement Plan Application.
- Public Safety Community Improvement Plan
For information, contact invest@brant.ca or call 519.44BRANT, 1.855.44BRANT
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