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      Commerce Downtown Development Authority

       

       

       

       


      Mission

      To enhance the continued growth and development of Commerce through the preservation and promotion 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 the future through the preservation of the past.

       

      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:

      • Taxpayers residing in the city for which the DDA is created, or
      • Taxpayers residing within the county, who shall be an owner or operator of a business located within the downtown development area
      • An elected official may fill one of the positions

       

      Commerce Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors

      Chairman, Robert Sosebee

      141 Dogowod Trail

      Commerce, GA 30529

      Century 21 Community Realty

      706-335-0021

      Term Expires:  12/2010


       DDA Board Member, Chris Bray

      1696 South Broad Street

      Commerce, GA 30529

      706-318-0808

      Term Expires: 12/2008


      DDA Board Member, Terry Minish

      P.O. Box 875

      Commerce, GA  30529

      Jays Department Store

      706-335-4300

      Term Expires:  12/2008


      DDA Board Member, Clark Hill, MD

      1935-A Homer Road

      Commerce, GA  30529

      Hill Medical Group

      706-335-9060

      Term Expires:  12/2008


      DDA Board Member, Keith Ariail

      P.O. Box 785

      Commerce, GA  30529

      McDonald Ace Hardware

      706-335-5519

      Term Expires:  12/2010


      DDA Board Member, Claudine Smith 

      1671 South Elm Street

      Commerce, GA  30529

      Our Town Antiques

      706-335-8065

      Term Expires:  12/2010


      DDA Board Member, Tricia Massey

      346 Delia Drive

      Commerce, GA 30529

      Term Expires: 12/2008


       

      Meetings

      The Commerce Dowtown Development Authority holds regular meetings on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 8:00a.m. at 12 Pine Street.


      DDA Updates

      1. 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:

      • Central Business District Sign Ordinance (Section 4.10)
      • Central Business District Sign Permit (Section 4.10)
      • Central Business District Permitted Uses (Section 2.4)
      • Central Business District Lighting Requirements (Section 4.10)
      •   Central Business District Upper Floor Residential Codes, Restrictions and Parking (Section 4.24) 

      Zoning Ordinance

      4. The followoing link is designed for potential small-business owners who want to locate in historic Downtown Commerce. 

      Small Business Guide

       5. 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

       


       

      City of Commerce, Georgia

      PO Box 348 - 27 Sycamore Street

      Commerce, Georgia 30529

      706-335-3164


      Updated 03/25/2008