To promote economically sustainable development, unlock the potential of historic land use patterns and buildings, and provide the foundation for long-term private reinvestment.

To increase awareness of and capitalize on positive community assets and the City's outstanding legacy of historic architecture, engineering, and urban design.

To capitalize on the connection of the City's major street corridors to the region's economy, outdoor recreation, and natural, historic, and cultural assets.

To promote improvements to the public environment of the City's busiest street corridors, including parks, recreational facilities, streets, sidewalks, lighting, street furnishings, and signage.

To increase accessibility and use by and safety for pedestrians, bicycles, and public transportation.

To increase efficiency and maximize utilization of land for parking.

To promote high-quality design standards to reinforce the unity and continuity of the built environment.

East and West Pittsburgh Street from City limit to City limit (also known as the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor, Old Route 30).

East and West Otterman Street from City limit to City limit (also known as the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor, Old Route 30).

Main Street from City line south to City line north (US Route 66).

West Newton Street from West Pittsburgh Street to City limits (Route 136).

In the R-1 One-Family and R-2 General Residence Zoning Districts, the uses listed in §§ 265-12, 265-15, and 265-17 shall apply as indicated, and the following additional uses shall be permitted as of right:

In the C-1 Neighborhood Shopping and C-2 Business Districts, the uses listed in §§ 265-21 and 265-25 shall apply as indicated, and the following additional uses shall be permitted as of right:

Townhouses, as permitted in the Greensburg Gateway Overlay District:

Mixed-use development in the Greensburg Gateway Overlay District:

Restaurants and outdoor cafes in the Greensburg Gateway Overlay District, where the underlying Zoning District is C-1, C-2, S or M District:

Live/work units in the Greensburg Gateway Overlay District. The configuration of live/work units can be as separate living and work space in the same building but on separate floors or a building where each individual living space can be used for the creation of art or arts and craft products. In either configuration, showrooms and other areas for public display and sale shall also be permitted.

Townhouses with two or fewer bedrooms shall be required to provide one off-street parking space; townhouses with three bedrooms shall be required to provide two off-street parking spaces; and townhouses with four or more bedrooms shall be required to provide one parking space per bedroom.

For new dwelling units created by rehabilitation of existing residential properties or adaptive reuse of nonresidential properties, off-street parking spaces shall be provided according to the following: one space per dwelling unit for units with two or fewer bedrooms; and two spaces per dwelling unit for units with three or more bedrooms.

Live/work units shall require one space per live/work unit and no parking requirement for any common gallery or showroom space.

All or a portion of the off-street parking requirement for any type of Greensburg Gateway Overlay District development may be met by the presentation of a long-term lease of at least 10 years, with the ability to renew, with a private or public parking facility within 1,000 feet of the property line of the proposed Greensburg Gateway Overlay District use; or by certification from the City of Greensburg Planning and Development that a public parking facility within 1,000 feet has the capacity to accommodate the proposed use. For Greensburg Gateway Overlay District residential uses intending to use public parking supply, the availability of capacity shall be measured between the weekday hours of 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. (the "off" leasing hours). On-street parking may also be counted, if available, depending on street location and the neighborhood related to permit parking requirements.

Off-street parking shall be primarily located in the rear and side areas of any new development using Greensburg Gateway Overlay District regulations.

Frontage: The primary facade of the newly constructed building should front at least one principal street whenever possible. Additionally, a drive-through shall not be permitted on main streets, but rather some place less obtrusive.

Lot size: The predominant lot size of surrounding buildings shall be respected; building anything significantly larger is inappropriate.

Setback: The setback of a new building should be consistent with adjacent buildings. Commercial buildings are traditionally built to the sidewalk.

Height: Height should be similar to that of adjacent buildings. New construction should respect the floor-to-floor heights of surrounding buildings as well as the height-to-width ratio seen on the back, thereby creating a uniform streetscape without gaps or the "lost tooth" phenomenon.

Materials: Materials should be compatible in color and texture to those used in surrounding area. It is best to use the same materials used on adjacent buildings whenever possible. Avoid using materials that were unavailable when surrounding buildings were originally constructed. For example, it is inappropriate to use synthetic stucco when all surrounding buildings are composed of brick and/or wood.

Windows and doors: New construction on any street in the Gateway Overlay District should have storefront windows (oftentimes major companies are resistant to windows because they utilize prime display area). At the very least, shadow-box windows should be considered when a corporate design does not call for actual windows. Windows and doors should be similar in height, size and orientation to those in adjacent buildings. Any pattern created by windows and door placement should be likewise respected.

Parking: Locating a sizable parking lot in front of a building is inappropriate as stated earlier. On-street parking is encouraged when feasible. Parking lots should be located to the rear or side in a location that is unobtrusive to the main streetscape.

Landscaping: Landscaping can be used to create a buffer between the parking lot and the new building. Landscaping may also be used to soften the design of a new building by including benches and fences built of materials compatible to the building and vegetation.

Vehicular curb cuts: limiting the amount of curb cuts and encouraging the use of shared curb cuts.

Sidewalks: All sidewalks must be maintained and new developments must provide sidewalks along any property that fronts a public street. Sidewalks should also be considered to connect various properties to each other to create further pedestrian traffic patterns.

Streetscape lighting and furniture: the use of pedestrian-scaled lighting and other streetscape features to visually link these districts to the downtown and create a more attractive and accessible pedestrian environment. See Exhibits D-1 (planter), D-2 (bench), D-3 (bulb) and D-4 (lighting); D-5 (bike rack) attached hereto and made part of this article.

Signage: Signage should complement the scale, design and materials of the new building. The City proposes that the sign guidelines be used to determine the signage for new construction and adaptive reuses of buildings.