Barton/Kenilworth Revitalization Grant Application

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Important Program Information

Where a site contains existing, occupied residential rental units at the time an application under this program is submitted to the City, please be advised that notification will be provided, by the City, to the occupied units that an application has been made under this program. Where an application is subsequently approved, occupied units will be further notified of the value of any incentive to be provided by the City and the nature of improvements/work that the incentives are intended to facilitate, where applicable.
An approval under this program may be subject to requirements which limit potential Above Guideline Increase requests to the Landlord and Tenant Board for residential rental units occupied at the time an application is submitted to the City. Please see the Program Description for more information.

$330 Application Fee for grants less than or equal to $12,500
$515 Application Fee for grants greater than $12,500 to accompany Application

Note: To be eligible for the Grant, improvements must comply with the Barton/Kenilworth Urban Design Guidelines (if applicable).

Once you submit your form, you will be redirected to a new page to sign and confirm the accuracy of your form. After you sign, if applicable, the form will automatically be emailed to the Registered Property Owner for their signature and consent. Once everyone has signed, you will receive a final confirmation email.

Please note: Your application is only considered complete after all signatures have been collected.

A ‘Save and Continue Later’ button is available at the bottom of this form. This button will generate a link and allow you to revisit the form at a later date.

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Additional Information

Completed Application Form
Payment of Application Fee
Two (2) dated estimates for each of the works being proposed for funding
Written authorization of the Property Owner that the applicant is authorized to make the application must be included with this application (if applicable)
Articles of Incorporation Documents (if applicable)
Articles of Amendment (if applicable)
Shareholders Register (i.e. List of Shareholders and their respective percentage ownership) (if applicable)
List of Applicant’s Officers and Directors (if applicable)
Anticipated start date for construction as well as anticipated completion date
Photos demonstrating state of property prior to construction/renovation taking place. Photos are to be date stamped.

Please note: the above information/documentation form part of a completed application (unless deemed to be non-applicable by the City). The City reserves the right to reject any incomplete application.

Requirements for Building Permits and Building Repair Contractor's Trade Licensing

Activity	Building permit required	Sign permit required	Building repair contractor trade license required
Replacing doors with or without frames	Maybe - depending on the work proposed		Yes
Replacing windows with or without frames	Maybe - depending on the work proposed		Yes
New awning	Yes		No
New awnings with lettering		Yes	No
Replacing the awning fabric - leaving the frame intact	Maybe - depending upon whether a permit was obtained for the awning when erected		No
Replacing the awning fabric with lettering - leaving the frame intact		Yes - refer to City of Hamilton Plans Examiner	No
Erecting New signage		Yes	No
Install new electrical signage		Yes	No - it requires ESA Licence
Window tinting	No		No
Installing window wraps		No - But must be compliant with the Sign By-Law	No
Installing new lighting	Maybe - depending on the work proposed		No - it requires ESA Licence
Stucco	Yes		Yes
Painting of Building	No		No
Cleaning brick with water	No		No. Contact a Cultural Heritage Planner for approved cleaning methods
Cleaning brick with chemicals	No		No. Contact a Cultural Heritage Planner for approved cleaning methods
Sandblasting brick	No		No. Contact a Cultural Heritage Planner for approved cleaning methods
Mural	No		No
New storefront façade	Yes		Yes
Siding	Maybe - depending on the work proposed		Yes
Tuck pointing	Yes - but not if minor		Yes
Plastering	Yes - but not if minor		Yes
Drywall	Yes - but not if minor		Yes
Repair walkway	No		No
Repairing wood trim	No		No

Additional Information on Window Replacement

Activity	Building permit required	Sign permit required	Building repair contractor trade license required
Windows require a permit if the window replacement falls into the following category:
1. Windows are in a fire separation	Yes		Yes
2. when window sizes are changed or windows are relocated	Yes		Yes
3. when the building is a high rise building	Yes		Yes
4. if the building is a Part 3 building (a professional review is also required).	Yes		Work must be completed under direction & supervision of Professional Engineer or Architect
for Part 9 Single Family, Two Family and Three Family dwellings and townhouses replacement of the window does not require a permit.	No
Replacement of a window means installing an entire exterior window assembly, including glass, sashes and frame into an existing window opening where the size and shape of such openings has not been altered in any way.

Note: Where a project “has been designed by and is under supervision of a Professional Engineer or an Architect licenced to practice in Ontario” a Building Repair Contractor’s Trade License is not required.

Note: The above “Requirements for Building Permits and Building Repair Contractor’s Trade Licensing” are subject to change without notice.

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