Orlando leaders to vote on program that would allow businesses to put wrap on storefront

ORLANDO, Fla. — Leaders are expected to take steps to make The City Beautiful just that.

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If you’ve been downtown lately, you’ve probably noticed empty storefronts.

City officials hope a proposed downtown Orlando temporary window wrap pilot program can solve the issue.

“The goal here basically, is to make it a little bit more aesthetically pleasing,” said Jason Burton, the city of Orlando planning division manager.

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Instead of showcasing torn curtains, businesses would be able to place attractive wrap on their storefront while it’s being renovated or if it’s just ugly and vacant.

“It’s a really necessary thing to do so that we can be better looking as we’re trying to renovate,” Burton said.

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No permits will be needed, but business owners will have to pay a small clerical fee and the installation costs.

Business owner Jolie Osmanov’s all for it.

“That would be awesome. Honestly, I mean, anything to make downtown or Orlando pretty, I think would be definitely a help for all business owners in the city,” Osmanov said.

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City leaders will vote on the pilot program at a 2 p.m. meeting.

If approved, the city will do some outreach to local property owners and businesses with premises under construction or vacant.

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