Preventing properties that are in fair condition from deteriorating is among recommended strategies for Latrobe to tackle blight. A recent Westmoreland County inventory of the city’s 3,912 properties indicated that 57, or 1.4%, are rated in poor condition, while 368, or 9.4%, are in fair condition, according to Brian Lawrence,
Latrobe Council will consider filling a vacancy in its ranks at its Feb. 14 meeting. Appointments to standing committees also will be considered, as council looks to organize a special panel to review a study for proposed streamlining of the city fire department. Two men who are involved in other
Limitations for business signs in windows and on sidewalks and guidelines for electric vehicle charging stations are among new additions to Latrobe’s zoning ordinance. Approved by city council at its December meeting, the zoning update is the result of a months-long committee review of the ordinance with assistance from consultants
Latrobe City is considering updates to sections of its zoning regulations to make them more accessible and to include provisions for potential new land uses, such as electric-car charging stations. Councilman Ralph Jenko, who served on a committee charged with recommending the updates, said they will be reviewed by the