Cut the Red Tape
In the 2021 Municipal Election, you can vote for TWO candidates. Re-elect GREGORY MERTZ and DONNIE ZAPPONE. They are working hard to bring the changes that a vibrant Greensburg needs.
"The only way to show people that Greensburg is changing, is to actually change." - Gregory Mertz
City of Greensburg to Offer Small Business Grants
“The Business Development Grant is a result of Council and City Officials listening to small business owners and property owners throughout the City. We are looking to incentivize the right partners to fill vacant properties in our Downtown corridor and Gateway district. We look forward to issuing the first grant soon.” – Gregory Mertz
https://www.downtowngreensburgpa.us/city-of-greensburg-to-offer-small-business-grants/
DowntownGreensburgProject.us, November 13, 2018
Greensburg hires new City Planner after 4 month search
“We are very excited after months of waiting and searching to find the perfect person for the job. With Jeff’s experience, drive, and knowledge there isn’t anything that we can’t get accomplished in our growing town.” – Donnie Zappone
https://www.downtowngreensburgpa.us/greensburg-hires-new-city-planner-after-4-month-search/
DowntownGreensburgProject.us, June 8, 2019
Changes made to Greensburg zoning ordinance in effort to reduce red tape
Recent amendments made to a Greensburg zoning ordinance will make it easier for homeowners to make improvements, such as building decks and sheds. (Tomasic)
Triblive.com, April 20, 2021
Greensburg lifts limits on food trucks, hopes more business rolls into city
“We wanted to change the ordinance to make it easier for food trucks to set up in our downtown area,” said councilman Gregory Mertz.
Triblive.com, July 15, 2020
Greensburg considers eliminating compliance bond for construction projects
The city recently commissioned a report on regulatory barriers to development, which it released last month. The report made many suggestions on how to make life easier for would-be developers, including eliminating the compliance bond. (Tierney)
Triblive.com, February 5, 2020
Greensburg to establish vacant property registry, fines for absentee owners
Many of the city’s properties are bought by out-of-town investors who sit on them for years without making improvements, he said. He hopes the new requirements will motivate owners to fix up their properties, or sell them to someone who will. (Tierney)
Triblive.com, August 13, 2019
Greensburg dissolves Historic and Architectural Review Board
“…the board created unnecessary red tape for developers. Major construction projects need to be considered by three groups — the planning commission, HARB and council, before work can begin.” (Tierney/Bell)
Triblive.com, July 8, 2019
Online map provides zoning info for Greensburg developers
A recent report commissioned by the city and written by planning consultant Denny Puko found development in Greensburg is mired in confusion and unnecessary complexity. An online zoning map was one of the report’s suggestions for making developers’ lives easier. (Tierney)
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/online-map-provides-zoning-info-for-greensburg-developers/
Triblive.com, April 15, 2020 (Tierney)
Greensburg makes proclamation to expand outdoor dining and drinking
By doing this, the City is hoping to stimulate the local economy and assist businesses during this time. (DGP)
DowntownGreensburgProject.us, June 8, 2020