The mission of the Engineering Department is to furnish professional expertise to various Township Boards, Commissions, Township Manager, and other departments as necessary in order for those Boards and Departments to fulfill their charge under the Township's Home Rule Charter. Some examples of our advice concern engineering, stormwater management, stormwater runoff, sanitary sewers, flood plain management, and subdivision and land development issues within Radnor Township. The Engineering Department is the liaison to the Planning Commission

Stormwater Management Ordinance 2022-15: Ordinance 2022-15

Stormwater  Management Ordinance Highlights: Stormwater Management Ordinance Highlights

 Link to PA DEP BMP Manual: https://www.stormwaterpa.org/bmp-manual-introduction.html

Engineering Projects

The Engineering Department is responsible for a plethora of Capital Projects annually, from inception through completion. In a given year, just what type of projects does the Engineering Team work on?

• Stormwater management
• Storm sewer infrastructure
• Bridge replacement
• Culvert replacement
• Street resurfacing
• Pedestrian safety projects
• Traffic Signals & Traffic Adaptive Systems
• Sanitary sewer evaluation
• Sanitary sewer replacement
• Tree planting/tree trenches
• Building renovation projects
• Solar Energy
• Trail construction
• Parking Lots
• Various studies and feasibility reports

The Township’s list of Capital projects is extensive, with the Board of Commissioners funding nearly 35 million dollars’ worth of projects since 2019. Under the Township Manager’s direction, the Engineering Department works collaboratively with Township residents, other departments, the Township Manager, and the Board of Commissioners. Ultimately, the funding of projects is by the authority of the Board of Commissioners.

Current Engineering Projects

Grading Permits

Normally all applications for construction projects must apply for a grading permit. This permit is required if the footprint of any impervious surface is being expanded and/or replaced. A grading permit must be approved before a building permit application is accepted by the Community Development Department.

Impervious Surfaces

Impervious surface is any surface that prevents the infiltration of water into the ground. Impervious surfaces include, but are not limited to, streets, sidewalks, pavements, driveway areas, or roofs. Any surface designed to be gravel or crushed stone shall be regarded as impervious surfaces.

Earth moving in any instance also institutes the necessity of a grading permit.

Subdivision and Land Development (SALDO)

All requests for subdivision and land development in Radnor are processed through the Engineering Department and reviewed for compliance with the Township's zoning code and subdivision ordinance by the Community Development, Public Works, and Engineering Departments. Their findings are considered by the Planning Commission, which also evaluates projects' adherence to the comprehensive land use plan. The Board of Commissioners then reviews the recommendations of staff and Planning Commission members before deciding to approve or reject a proposal.

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