Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Radnor public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
8 issues with low priority
Municipal Solar and Energy Projects
Radnor's new rooftop solar panels at the Public Works and Municipal buildings are live and already avoiding over 23 tons of CO2, with LED building upgrades headed to bid in December. PECO bills should reflect energy credits.
Historic Exterior Modifications at 334 Louella Ave
A residential design-build firm is rebranding the former Luella space at 227 E. Lancaster Ave, but its proposed marquee lettering exceeds the code's sign allowance of roughly 64 square feet total. The application was continued to December 9 while the owner revises plans.
Harth rebranding and signage at former Luella boutique
A residential design-build firm is rebranding the former Luella space at 227 E. Lancaster Ave, but its proposed marquee lettering exceeds the code's sign allowance of roughly 64 square feet total. The application was continued to December 9 while the owner revises plans.
Old Friend Restaurant vestibule controversy
The restaurant wants a glazed front vestibule for warmth and guest comfort on cold nights, but the board denied the application as presented because zoning approval — and possibly land development and ADA review — must come first.
Street tree survival tracking
Of 83 street trees planted in fall 2025 and spring 2026, 64 are alive and six are dead. The commission built a master spreadsheet so every future planting gets tracked the same way — and wants to compare mortality rates with other townships.
2027 Community Grant Awards
The Township's first community grant program awarded $100,000 from eighteen applications seeking nearly $380,000; a resident asked that applications be posted for public comment in future years.
PAISBOA Municipal Building Lease Renewal
PAISBOA renews about 1,500 square feet in the municipal building for three years, with rent rising from $32.47 to $34.45 per foot — but the space is too small for a municipal court, a question commissioners raised.
Fraudulent township invoice scam warning
The zoning officer warned that fake invoices claiming to be from township boards are circulating; Radnor never asks for wire transfers and official emails end in @radnor.org.