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PlanningDepartment
416 SouthMain Street
Greensburg,PA 15601
Barbara J.Ciampini, Planning Director
Phone: (724)-838-4335
Fax: (724)-838-4328
E-mail:
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Regular office hours: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Planning Director:
The Planning Director is dedicated to public service, the orderly and harmonious use of land and improved quality of life for our urban community, its neighborhoods and future generations. The Planning Director develops and recommends planning policy to preserve, enhance the City of Greensburg’s quality of life via the Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan which provides guidance to all city departments regarding urban design, land use,transportation, housing open space and a variety of other issues. The Multi-Municipal Plan also develops permanent controls---zoning, planning code controls, and other regulations thatimplement the Multi-Municipal Comprehensive plan, both though community-based planning efforts and citywide initiatives. This work provides a planning framework for managing the City as it continually changes.
The Planning Department is responsible for the city’s physical and socioeconomic planning including land use and environmental review; preparation of plans and policies; provisions of technical assistance and planning information through the orderly use of land by the stated mission in the Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan . The policies and application of these policies set the framework for the planning and zoning regulations. Some of the duties of the Planning Department are:
- Administration and interpretation of the planning and zoning codes
- Administration of the building permit process
- Advising and assisting Mayor and City Council in regards to all matters related to the development and improvement of the City
- Writing grants for state and federal funding
- Writes policy/amendments to the City Code related to the implementation strategies as stated in the Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan
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- Administration of the Student Home ordinance
- Administration of the Private Parking Lot permits
- Administration of all occupancy and sign permit processes
- Please call the office for Zoning information 724-838-4335
A Vision for OurCommunity
Asa first step in joint planning, the City of Greensburg, Hempfield Township, andSouthwest Greensburg Borough was to develop a vision for the future. Inthe future, the people from the three municipalities see themselves as oneseamless, thriving community. The community is not defined by thepolitical boundaries of each municipality, but by the places people sleep,work, shop, worship, learn, and play. The vision is a picture of acommunity that….
- cherishes its home town atmosphere where all people enjoy living, working, and playing
- offers a high quality of life for all people
- celebrates and embraces the diversity of its people, culture, and places
- provides high-quality employment opportunities
- encourages community partnerships with educational institutions
- supports a safe and well-planned transportation and public transit system
- protects its environment and preserves farmland and open space
- offers recreational and cultural programs for all age groups
- ensures that all people have access to safe and varied affordable housing
- successfully and efficiently manages government services
- fosters strong leadership to balance the social, economic, and environmental needs of the community
Inthe future…
Weare one seamless, thriving community. Our community is a unique placewhere people enjoy living, working, and playing. The urban, suburban, andsemi-rural areas in our community complement one another. Businesses andshops are concentrated in and around the revitalized downtown and along majortransportation corridors. People in our community are well educated dueto the high-quality educational institutions in the region. There aregood job opportunities in our community and a highly skilled workforce. Our community is welcoming of all people and celebrates diversity in its peopleand culture. Overall, the sharing of assets throughout the communityresults in the efficient use of resources and a high quality of life for the residents.
ACommunity with a Sense of Place
Ourcommunity is special, with unique historic places and cultural events not foundanywhere else. People come to our community to hear the WestmorelandSymphony Orchestra, tour our historic districts, and visit the WestmorelandMuseum of American Art and Old Hannastown. Shops, galleries, restaurants,and theaters in the historic downtown district cater to all age groups in ourcommunity. Locally owned businesses contribute to the hometown atmosphereand strong sense of community that resident’s cherish.
Storesand businesses along the major transportation corridors provide residents withconvenient access to goods and services. Commercial and retaildevelopment on Route 30, Route 119, and the Hutchinson By-Pass is coordinatedon a regional level with the nearby municipalities of North HuntingdonTownship, Irwin, Adamsburg, Jeannette, South Greensburg, and UnityTownship. As a result, the transportation corridors are safe andaesthetically pleasing.
Theresidents value the semi-rural parts of our community. Farmland and openspace are protected to ensure that agriculture remains a viable way of life andeconomic generator in our community.
Diverseand Affordable Housing with Access to Amenities
Ourcommunity has an assortment of housing types that meet the needs of theresidents. Families and individuals have access to affordable andenvironmentally sound housing and public transportation. Residents feelsafe and comfortable in their homes and neighborhoods, where people know eachother and children play. Our neighborhoods are pleasant places wherechildren walk or bike to school and parks. Elderly people live throughoutour community with easy access to community centers, local shops, andservices. Young professionals and recent college graduates are attractedto the renovated apartment buildings in the urban neighborhoods where cafes,book stores, lofts, and live-work spaces cater to their life styles.
The following is the final document and related materials to the Multi-MunicipalPlan that was adopted by all four municipalities in 2005. It should also be noted that in April of 2005 this plan received the 'Governor’s Award for Excellence' by the Rendell Administration:
Executive Summary
Contact us:
We welcome you to contact our office at 724-838-4335 if you have any questions. We will be glad to assist you.
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