For Downtown Businesses

If you own commercial property in the historic downtown, special design guidelines apply. A special facade improvement grant program is also available through the Community Development Authority.
- Downtown Design Standards The Belleville Downtown Design Standards are intended to improve and protect the appearance, value, and function of properties in the downtown.
- Zoning Map See "Downtown Design District".
Belleville Façade Improvement Grant Program
The purpose of the program is to provide 50% matching grants to existing commercial buildings for historic preservation, restoration & maintenance. Program resources should produce visible changes to commercial building facades, and reinforce the historic character of the district.
The purpose of the program is to provide 50% matching grants to existing commercial buildings for historic preservation, restoration & maintenance. Program resources should produce visible changes to commercial building facades, and reinforce the historic character of the district.