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ELIGIBLE PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES   Site Improvements Lighting Fixtures, Fencing, Utility Burial This includes installation of exterior lighting fixtures which are associated with a building façade or within a parking area. Decorative fencing around parking areas, adjacent properties and refuse screening are also included in this category and sidewalks.  The burying of overhead power lines, telephone lines or other above-grade utilities.  Access Consolidation, Cross Access, or Pedestrian Improvement This includes driveway consolidation on Ogden Avenue, cross access between businesses, and installation of pedestrian walkways and sidewalks. Stormwater This includes the installation of detention area or best management practices.    Landscape Improvements Landscaping This includes the installation or replacement of new landscaping and green space to comply with current ordinance requirements. Note: required landscaping associated with signage does not constitute a landscape improvement. Stormwater This includes the installation of detention area or best management practices.    Façade Improvements Exterior Woodwork and Architectural Materials This includes improvement or repair, cleaning, refinishing, restoring, or replacement of exterior woodwork or architectural materials. Masonry This includes masonry improvements, repairs, restoration or tuckpointing.   Windows and Doors This includes the replacement, installation or restoration of windows (including display, ornamental, upper-story and storm windows) and exterior doors.   Cornices, Parapets, Awnings, Canopies and Roofs This includes the installation or repair of cornices, parapets, awnings, canopies or roofs when part of the facade renovation; or independently, when it is a visible part of the façade from Ogden Avenue or required by Village ordinance to screen rooftop mechanical units and vent stacks.   Sign Improvements Signs This includes the installation or replacement of signs to comply with current Village ordinances. Note: Sign-only applications will not be funded until the final application period if funds still remain.

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