Awnings or canopies in character with the building and streetscape
Curbing, irrigation, approved trees, landscaping beds (not including planting material) or other landscape features attached to the building where appropriate, not to exceed 20% of the project budget
Installation of fire sprinklers or other life-safety systems in historically or architecturally significant buildings and
Installation of monument signage, and the removal and replacement of non-conforming signs
Lighting that is visually appealing and appropriately illuminates signage, storefront window displays, and recessed areas of a building façade
New storefront construction, appropriately scaled within an existing building, that is in substantial conformance with all applicable provisions of the San Marcos Land Development Code
Other improvements that meet the objectives of the Business Improvement and Growth (BIG ) Grant Program.
Removal of architectural barriers to public accessibility
Signage that is attractively integrated into the architecture of the building, including the window area, awnings or canopies, and entryways, and the removal and replacement of non-conforming signs
Window replacement and window framing visible from the street and appropriately scaled to the building
Restoration of exterior details in historically contributing or significant buildings, and removal of elements that conceal architectural details, including cleaning, repainting or residing of building