Summary
Radnor is getting ahead of data center development by defining the use, limiting it to the PLO district, capping size, and requiring noise, decommissioning and financial-security standards. Commissioners and residents raised concerns about noise setbacks and developer bankruptcy risk.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 4
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Developers would reimburse the township for independent technical review costs; no direct township cost identified.
Neighbors near the PLO district and Penn Medicine facilities who want protection from noise and abandoned facilities.
None currently identified.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Radnor Twp. Considers Data Center Restrictions: Are They Strong Enough?
Towns can't ban data centers, but they can pass policies to limit their size and impacts. Here's what's proposed for Radnor Township.
Board of Commissioners - Oct 26, 2026
Radnor is getting ahead of data center development by defining the use, limiting it to the PLO district, capping size, and requiring noise, decommissioning and financial-security standards. Commissioners and residents raised concerns about noise setbacks and developer bankruptcy risk.
Planning Commission - Oct 6, 2026
Radnor Township is proactively creating zoning rules to regulate potential data centers, restricting them to the Planned Laboratory and Office district via conditional use to prevent unmanaged industrial development.
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