Do you own a downtown business or plan to open one soon? Here is where you can find some local information and important forms to help you.

HISTORIC DISTRICT CANTON MAIN STREET DESIGN GUIDELINES

The following guidelines are established pursuant to the City of Canton’s Zoning Ordinances defining regulations for the Historic Preservation Overlay District. For purposes of this ordinance, The Main Street Design Committee and the Main Street Manager shall serve as the Historic Preservation Overlay District Board. The Main Street Manager shall serve as the Historic Preservation Overlay District Chairman. (Amended July 2020 and August 2022)

CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS (COA)

Application material must be completed and submitted to Canton Main Street at 290 E. Tyler or emailed to snewton@cantontex.com by the first Wednesday of each month, noon, to be considered at the regularly scheduled advisory board meeting on the second Wednesday of each month. All planned improvements must be approved by the building owner before submitting a COA. Please review the Historic District Canton Main Street Design Guideline before filling out this application. You will be notified of your status and can pick up your COA at the City Permit Department (201 N. Buffalo St).

INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM

The Canton Main Street Incentive Grant program was developed by the Main Street Advisory Board to help downtown merchants with small exterior renovations. Funds from this program are raised through volunteer Main Street fundraising promotions and corporate sponsorship. This Incentive Grant Program is designed to encourage the restoration and renovation of the Main Street District through small grants to building and business owners.