Authorized improvements, services and projects.
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 12-44-4
in effectSec. 12-44-4. - Authorized improvements, services and projects.
The improvements, services and projects authorized to be provided within the central business improvement district created by this chapter, and other uses of special assessment revenues within the district, include:
A. Provide services for the improvement and operation of the district, including, but not limited to:
1. Promotion and marketing;
2. Advertising;
3. Health and sanitation;
4. Public safety;
5. Security;
6. Elimination of problems related to traffic and parking;
7. Recreation;
8. Cultural enhancements;
9. Consulting with respect to planning, management and development activities;
10. Maintenance of the improvements;
11. Activities in support of business or residential recruitment, retention or management development;
12. Aesthetic improvements, including the decoration, restoration or renovation of any public place or of building facades and exteriors in public view which confer a public benefit;
13. Furnishing of music in any public place;
14. Professional management, planning and promotion of the district; and
15. Design assistance;
B. Acquisition, construction, maintenance or operation of parking facilities;
C. Acquisition, construction, maintenance or operation of public improvements;
D. Acquisition of real property or an interest therein in connection with a public improvement;
E. To construct and install improvements across or along any public street, alley, highway, stream of water or watercourse; and
F. Construction and operation of child care facilities.
(Code 1985, § 7-89; Ord. No. 4468, § 2, 1-7-1997)
Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT12STSIPUPL_CH12-44CEBUIMDIII_S12-44-4AUIMSEPRFetched: 10/28/2026