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Main Street Advisory Board
The Pittsburg's Main Street Advisory Board mission is to value and honor our past while we focus on creating a vibrant future by implementing the Texas Main Street Organization's Four Point Approach which is a comprehensive strategy tailored to meet local needs and opportunities through Design, Economic Vitality, Promotion and Organization.
The Main Street Advisory Board builds strong relationships and encourages public-private partnerships to enhance economic vitality while preserving the historic character and charm of Pittsburg's traditional commercial district through a community-based organization. To assist in accomplishing this mission the Pittsburg EDC has funded reimbursement incentive grants:
- Front Façade Grant - matching up to $10,000
- Front Façade Grant - matching up to $10,000
- Interior Improvement Grant - matching up to $15,000
- Rear Façade Grant - matching up to $10,000
- Sign Grant - matching up to $500
All funds have been granted for fiscal Oct2021/Sept2022. New applications will be accepted starting Oct 1, 2022.
Historic District / Mainstreet Overlay Guide
The purpose of the Historic Zoning District/Main Street Overlay is to foster a strong viable downtown as a commercial business, civic, residential and cultural center with its own unique identity and provide a mechanism to establish special land use regulations, standards, or procedures in a defined area with unique land use, site planning or building design.
For permits or other forms or applications visit the Online Applications page.
Building Projects & Approval Process
Design approval is required for changes to the outside of any building or property in the Historic District/ Special Zoning Main Street Overlay (see map (DOC))
- Schedule a pre-application meeting with the Main Street Manager and Building Inspector. They will determine what applications/permits and approvals are needed for the project. Bring all conceptual materials to this meeting for review.
- Complete and submit all required applications/permits for the project. Various city departments will review each component to ensure compliance with all ordinances and codes.
- Once Certificate of Occupancy (COO) and Design are approved you will be notified and work may begin.
- Begin work. Make sure to schedule the appropriate inspections throughout the process.
Application Type | Main Street Approval | Building Permit |
---|---|---|
Business Signs | Yes | Yes |
Certificate of Occupancy | N/A | Yes |
Exterior Alterations | Yes | Yes |
Interior Alterations | N/A | Yes |