FAÇADE AND LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

A reimbursement program to improve the exterior of your business.

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Get reimbursed up to $6,250 per project! P3 will contribute $1 for every $1 a business invests.

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

If you have a business in one of Parker’s three Urban Renewal areas (Cottonwood, Parker Road, and Parker Central), you may be eligible for FLIP funds for exterior improvement to a commercial building.

The program was designed to encourage investment to help bolster the economic vitality in Parker. Facade and landscape improvements are one of the most effective ways to enhance the appearance of a commercial building, drawing in customers and further investment.

Those who are approved for FLIP funds and follow the guidelines of the matching grant program can be reimbursed in the following way:

Grantors shall be reimbursed in one (1) installment. Approved grant recipients will be required to provide paid invoices showing a zero balance as well as canceled checks and/or credit card receipts. P3 staff will approve and verify all invoices before any reimbursement can be given. Once a final inspection is completed and passed, the reimbursement process can begin

BUSINESS CONTRIBUTES

P3 CONTRIBUTES

$6,250

$12,500+

$5,000

$10,000

$3,000

$6,000

$1,000

$2,000

QUALIFICATIONS

To qualify for FLIP funds, commercial properties must meet the following requirements: 

  • The building must be located within one of the three Urban Renewal Areas. You can check your address on our interactive map.

  • The property cannot be classified as “Exempt” by the Douglas County Assessor. 

  • The business must have a valid Town of Parker Business/Sales Tax license. 

  • There can be no code enforcement violations on the property. 

  • Businesses must be current on all sales and use tax obligations at the time of application submission and during the reimbursement period. 

  • All proposed changes must comply with Town codes and requirements. 

  • Projects must receive all required approvals 

  • Project must be completed in the year the project is rewarded

  • The business use must be compliant with the zoning for the parcel

The outside of Hatch Chiropractic in Parker, Colorado

APPLICATION TIMELINES

FLIP APPLICATIONS OPEN IN JANUARY FOR THE NEW YEAR

  • FLIP applications open in January of the year and will remain open until all funds are distributed. No major exterior projects will awarded following September 1 of the year.

  • Projects that are awarded must be completed in the year they were applied for to receive funds.

  • If all funds are awarded for a year, applications will reopen in January of the following year.

  • Only one application may be submitted per applicant per year.

FUNDING AVAILABLE

The Program is a reimbursement grant program that can help fund design, construction, and improvement costs.

  • Maximum Amount budgeted per cycle: $50,000 for the Parker Central and Parker Road URA Districts and $25,000 for the Cottonwood URA District.

  • Individual businesses are eligible for a maximum grant of $6,250

  • 1:1 match

  • Only one application may be submitted per applicant per year

PROJECT EXAMPLES

Curious about what you can do with FLIP funds? Check out some of the projects that have already been completed in Parker!

DAKtronix Computers exterior pergola, wood in a deteriorated state with peeling paint
DAKtronix Computers with refurbished pergola over main entrance.

DAKtronix Computers:
Pergola

KVA Consulting, exterior of office building with new siding and freshly painted
KVA Consulting, exterior of office building with peeling and faded paint

KVA Consulting:
Exterior Painting

Median in parking lot of KVA Consulting office park. Area filled with new landscaping gravel and freshly planted greenery.
Median in parking lot of KVA Consulting office park. Grass median is full of weeds.

KVA Consulting:
Landscaping

Hatch Chiro building. Located in a house with steps leading to front door.
Hatch Chiro building. ADA accessible ramp added to entrance.

Hatch Chiropractic:
Exterior

Parker Animal Hospital road sign, vinyl replaced with a higher contrast text. Easier to read from the road.
Parker Animal Hospital road sign, vinyl is peeling and faded. Hard to view from road.

Parker Animal Hospital:
Signage

Front yard of Parker Animal Hospital, green area around parking lot replanted with drought resistant landscaping.
Front yard of Parker Animal Hospital, area is overgrown with weeds.

Parker Animal Hospital:
Landscaping

Exterior of the 19402 Building in Parker. Siding is dingy and peeling.
Exterior of the 19402 Building in Parker. Siding was replaced and repainted.
View of West Main Taproom + Grill's front entrance. Addition of flower pots and decor to front entrance.
View of West Main Taproom + Grill's front entrance. No decor

West Main:
Outdoor Planters

Side lawn of Wold Chiropractic building. Grass re-edged and a fence installed.
Side lawn of Wold Chiropractic building. Grass is patchy and has bare spots from people walking through it.

Wolf Chiropractic:
Landscaping & Fencing

19402 Building:
Exterior

Side area of Purgatory Cellars, empty space with stored machines and pallets.
Side area of Purgatory Cellars transformed into outdoor patio with addition of patio seating, gazebos and tables.

Purgatory Cellars:
Back Patio

ADA accessible ramp added to side of building.
Front of Montgomery House, entrance is not accessible due to stairs leading to front door.

Montgomery House:
ADA Ramp & Railing

Exterior of Greg's mechanic shop, large 8 foot windows installed in much of the wall.
Exterior of Greg's mechanic shop, building is primarily brick wall.

Greg’s Garage:
Windows

APPLICATION PROCESS

  • Submit a completed application form signed by the property owner and supplemental documents to the Parker Authority for Reinvestment (P3).

    Provide proof of ownership such as a copy of a recorded deed with your completed application.

    Provide a written narrative with the following information as part of the completed application:

    • Description of project

    • Scope of work (specific work to be completed)

    • Architectural elevation drawings and site plans if required

    • How improvements will be maintained

    • Financial spreadsheet including project, design and construction costs

    • Two bids from different contractors specifying the same scope of work

    • Explanation of how the improvements will be maintained

  • Staff will review all applications to ensure they are complete and all required attachments are included. Incomplete applications will not be processed until all necessary documents are submitted.

  • If your application is approved, P3 will issue an award notification confirming the approved project, reimbursement amount, and program requirements. After approval is issued, you may move forward with your project.

  • During this step, completed projects are reviewed for compliance with program requirements. Applicants submit paid invoices and required documentation, and reimbursement is issued withing two business weeks after review. Once reimbursement is complete, the project is formally closed out.

ELIGIBLE AND INELIGIBLE PROJECTS

  • • Painting of entire building facade

    • Siding and building exterior material replacement

    • Masonry cleaning

    • Awnings and canopies

    • Architectural details

    • Exterior lighting additions and upgrades

    • Replacement or rehabilitation of windows and doors

    • Replacement signage

    • Landscaping and fencing (includes irrigation system)

    • Rooftop and mechanical screening

    • Parapet wall and cornice improvements

    • Sidewalks or other hard landscape - NEW

    • Public Art and murals maintained by the property owner that do not contain a commercial message

    • Design work for improvements such as, but not limited to, drainage and geology reports, traffic studies, submission plans and drawings

    • Other exterior improvements on a case by case basis

  • • Interior improvements

    • Improvements not visible to the public right-of-way

    • Water taps for landscaping

    • New sod and water features

    • Parking lot repairs, maintenance or expansion

    • Any ongoing maintenance and/or cleaning (includes sidewalk and roof repairs)

    • Operations expenses

    • Improvements made prior to grant approval

    • Improvements not found to be complementary to the surrounding buildings and neighborhood character

    • Inventory and equipment

    • Building permit fees, taxes, and application fees

GRANT AWARD CRITERIA

Preference will be given to projects that have a high visible impact on public streets. P3 will look specifically at the following criteria during the evaluation process.

  • Project Street Frontage/Visibility

    • Project is readily visible from the street.

  • Existing Conditions

    • The current appearance and compatibility with surrounding properties.

  • Project Extent

    • The project includes either major or minor facade work and/or redevelopment.

  • Project Design

    • Building materials, creative design, quality improvements, historical restoration and improves the street-scape.

  • Energy Conservation and Sustainability

    • The project utilizes green building and energy code standards.

  • Is this a catalyst project?

    • Project will help stimulate new development and private investment.

    • Project will help retain and strengthens surrounding businesses and draws in visitors.