Commerce Downtown Development Authority
Mission
To enhance the continued growth and development of Commerce through the preservation, promotion and education of its rich cultural and economic heritage by coordinating the process of downtown development. The Downtown Development Authority and Main Street Program seek to promote future investment through creative redevelopment, revitalization and the economic restructuring of our community.
Vision
Commerce's downtown is an irreplaceable historic and economic resource that provides a sense of place for all of its residents and it must continue to be recognized as such. Citizens of Commerce will possess an understanding and appreciation for our shared heritage that provides a bridge from the city's past to its future. The continued revitalization and preservation of the downtown area will enhance the lives of Commerce's residents.
Structure
The Commerce Downtown Development Authority is managed by a seven member Board of Directors. The Board members are appointed by the Mayor & Council for staggered terms of four years.
DDA Board Members Must Be:
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Taxpayers residing in the city for which the DDA is created, or
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Taxpayers residing within the county, who shall be an owner or operator of a business located within the downtown development area
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An elected official may fill one of the positions
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One member may be an out-of-county resident, but must be an owner of a business located withing the downtown development area
Commerce Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors
(Charles L. Hardy Jr., David Sanders, Dr. Clark Hill, Tricia Massey, Keith Ariail, Chris Bray, Claudine Smith)
Chairman, Clark Hill, MD
1935-A Homer Road
Commerce, GA 30529
Hill Medical Group
706-335-9060
Term Expires: 12/20012
Vice Chairman, Keith Ariail
P.O. Box 785
Commerce, GA 30529
McDonald Ace Hardware
706-335-5519
Term Expires: 12/2010
Board Member, Chris McCoy Bray
1696 South Broad Street
Commerce, GA 30529
706-318-0808
Term Expires: 12/2012
Board Member, Claudine Smith
1671 South Elm Street
Commerce, GA 30529
Our Town Antiques
706-335-8065
Term Expires: 12/2010
Board Member, Tricia Massey
153 Ashland Drive
Commerce, GA 30529
706-335-7827
Term Expires: 12/2012
Board Member, Charles L. Hardy Jr.
P.O. Box 419
Commerce, GA 30529
Commerce Printing & Office Supply
706-335-5121
Term Expires: 12/2010
Board Member, David Sanders
P.O. Box 347
Commerce, GA 30529
Sanders Furniture
706-335-3189
Term Experies: 12/2012
Meetings
The Commerce Dowtown Development Authority holds regular meetings on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 8:00a.m. Location TBA. Please call (706) 335-2954 for meeting information.
DDA Updates
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The Mayor & Council approved the new delineation of the Central Business District at their June 2006 Session. To access the new boundary map, click on the link below.
Central Business District Map
2. The Commerce DDA is committed to providing ample parking for its business owners, patrons and visitors. To access the Downtown Parking Map, click on the link below.
Parking Map for Downtown
3. Please consult the Commerce Zoning Ordinance for information on the following items:
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Central Business District Sign Ordinance
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Central Business District Sign Permit
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Central Business District Permitted Uses
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Central Business District Lighting Requirements
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Central Business District Upper Floor Residential Codes, Restrictions and Parking
Zoning Ordinance
4. Please use the following link to access a comprehensive inventory of all properties located in the Downtown Development Authority District. The Commerce DDA makes every effort to produce the most accurate information possible. No warranties, expressed or implied are provided for the data herein, its use or interpretation. This information is from the last certified tax roll. Information is subject to change. Please call the DDA Office with questions.
DDA District Building Inventory
5. In an attempt to give prospective business owners a greater understanding of Commerce and its current business climate, the Downtown Development Authority has put together a recruitment packet. Please click on the link below:
Business Recruitment Packet
6. The Downtown Development Authority, with the assistance of seven area banks, offers a matching grant program for commercial property owners or tenants looking to perform exterior storefront renovations. Please click on the link below:
Facade Grant Application
7. The Downtown Development Authority, at its January 28, 2009 Board Meeting, accepted and adopted updated Design Guidelines for the downtown district. Please click on the link below to access the updated Design Guidelines:
Design Guidelines
City of Commerce, Georgia
PO Box 348 - 27 Sycamore Street
Commerce, Georgia 30529
706-335-3164
Updated 8/24/2009
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