Small Business

Please choose the appropriate program for your project and provide the following information:

Real Property Improvements: The improvement of physical commercial space that will be occupied by the new or expanded business.
Eligible Improvements:                                          

• Flooring, paint and other “permanent” interior improvements
• Major equipment purchase
• Fixtures such as lighting fixtures, bathroom fixtures, and other permanent fixtures
• Partition walls, doors, etc.
• Structural repairs to the building system

Building Materials/Façade: The improvement of building materials and facades should allow for materials, colors, and finishes to be compatible with existing improved properties and City of Canyon code. Non-metal materials are encouraged, and an unfinished appearance is discouraged.
Encouraged Improvements:

• Finished masonry or equivalent, native stone, brick/brick veneer, cement fiberboard (hardiplank), or stucco
• Canopies or awnings in accordance with the City of Canyon Code
• Decorative concrete, native stone, brick/brick veneer
• Planters and Planter boxes
• Doors and Windows (particularly at the pedestrian level)
• Exterior Lighting

Signage: The improvements of signage should include the removal of unused/temporary signs as well as enhancements to existing signs. All signage shall follow the City of Canyon code.
Encouraged Improvements:

• Landscaping around freestanding signs
• Compliance with City regulations
• Removal of abandoned signs
• Replacement of outdated signs
• Recessed lighting
• Externally illuminated signage and lettering
• Internally illuminated signs with opaque field and translucent letters

Safety and Compliance: The improvements should follow the City of Canyon code and any applicable State and Federal laws or regulations. These standards were created to increase safety and allow for quality development throughout the community.
Encouraged Improvements:

• Compliance with landscaping and other screening requirements
• Closure of unnecessary driveways
• Installation of end islands and curb stops
• Movement of parking to rear of structure
• Removal of merchandise display in ROW
• Other improvements made to bring the facility into compliance with local, state, and federal laws (including ADA, TDLR, etc.)
• Testing and abatement of asbestos

Landscaping/Irrigation: The improvement of landscaping and irrigation should include drought-tolerant, low-water, and native trees, plants, and shrubs for sustainability and conservation of resources. All improvements shall follow City of Canyon code.
Encouraged Improvements:

• Required parking lot screening
• Local drought-resistant vegetation (xeriscaping)
• Planters and planter boxes
• High-efficiency irrigation systems (buried or drip systems)
• Landscaping at base of signage

Parking/ Circulation/ Access: The improvement of parking, circulation, and access should include quality paving materials and allow for compliance with ADA standards. This includes high-impact improvements on highly visible portions of the property as well as closing unnecessary parking areas and curb cuts. *Only high-impact parking improvements will be considered unless in conjunction with other improvements. * All improvements shall follow City of Canyon code and TxDOT rules.
Encouraged Improvements:

• Reduce or close large/extra driveways
• Improved internal circulation
• Landscaping in islands
• Removing asphalt/concrete to replace with landscaping or pavers
• ADA Improvements
• Crosswalks
• Ramps

Direct Financial Assistance

• Please attach a letter describing the business expansion and a written referral by the loan officer stating what type of assistance would be most effective in securing the current loan application.

Asbestos Survey

• Copy of Bid for Asbestos Survey.
• CEDC may match up to 50 % of Survey

Read the full description of the program, list of encouraged and discouraged improvements, and timeline in the Small Business Assistance Program Application Packet (PDF).