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Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 8, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.

Public comments (18)

OpposedMike LeeOct 13, 2026

Resident urged the board to send the zoning rewrite back to the steering committee for broader public engagement and dialogue.

Haverford Township Board of Commissioners — October 13, 2026 · 37:37 →
OpposedDori DowdyOct 13, 2026

Resident echoed concerns that the zoning update represents substantive policy changes rather than a mere restructuring.

Haverford Township Board of Commissioners — October 13, 2026 · 39:29 →
OpposedMike LeeSep 14, 2026

Urged the board to postpone voting on the zoning rewrite until robust public engagement processes are completed.

Haverford Township Board of Commissioners — September 14, 2026 · 0:00 →
NeutralFranco Barbo-LinardoSep 8, 2026

Asked how existing grandfathered uses and property investments will be handled in phase two.

Haverford Township Board of Commissioners Public Hearing on Comp. Zoning Update — September 8, 2026 · 42:42 →
NeutralMary MullenSep 8, 2026

Expressed hope that billboards would be outlawed in the township during the substantive phase.

Haverford Township Board of Commissioners Public Hearing on Comp. Zoning Update — September 8, 2026 · 44:25 →
OpposedDori DowdySep 8, 2026

Objected to enacting Phase 1 before Phase 2 is completed, arguing the process lacked true partnership and changed definitions act as substantive policy shifts.

Haverford Township Board of Commissioners Public Hearing on Comp. Zoning Update — September 8, 2026 · 45:15 →
OpposedMike LeeSep 8, 2026

Criticized the steering committee process as closed-door and argued the draft is too developer-friendly and increases density concerns.

Haverford Township Board of Commissioners Public Hearing on Comp. Zoning Update — September 8, 2026 · 48:13 →
SupportiveJonathan DruhanSep 8, 2026

Supported adopting Phase 1, noting it has been widely reviewed and allows the township to move forward with addressing outdated commercial corridors in Phase 2.

Haverford Township Board of Commissioners Public Hearing on Comp. Zoning Update — September 8, 2026 · 51:31 →
SupportiveDavid RaridaSep 8, 2026

Spoke in favor of the zoning rewrite, noting as an architect that the proposed code is clear, well-organized, and should move forward to phase two quickly.

Haverford Township Board of Commissioners Public Hearing on Comp. Zoning Update — September 8, 2026 · 41:10 →
ConcernedPhyllis KilianJun 8, 2026

Discussed C-3 zoning uses in Ward 3.

Haverford Township Board of Commissioners — June 8, 2026 · 53:50 →
ConcernedDory DowdyJun 8, 2026

Raised concerns regarding transparency and red-lined document availability in the zoning reorganization.

Haverford Township Board of Commissioners — June 8, 2026 · 1:45:01 →
ConcernedDory DoughtyApr 13, 2026

Raised concerns about late postcard delivery, high outreach costs, and substantive changes hidden within phase one of the zoning update.

Haverford Township Board of Commissioners — April 13, 2026 · 31:30 →
ConcernedMike LeeApr 13, 2026

Stated he did not receive a zoning postcard and questioned whether the zoning rewrite is truly policy-neutral.

Haverford Township Board of Commissioners — April 13, 2026 · 35:27 →
ConcernedMike WagnerApr 13, 2026

Expressed a lack of trust in township management due to mapping errors and outreach issues regarding the comprehensive zoning update.

Haverford Township Board of Commissioners — April 13, 2026 · 1:16:00 →
OpposedAngeline AlevinApr 6, 2026

Expressed concern about traffic safety, privacy, noise, and the precedent a 10-unit apartment building would set for family-oriented neighborhoods.

Haverford Township Board of Commissioners Public Hearing — April 6, 2026 · 31:57 →
ConcernedKevin CunninghamApr 6, 2026

Shared negative experiences with recent neighborhood developments regarding failed vegetative buffering and lighting issues from nearby apartments.

Haverford Township Board of Commissioners Public Hearing — April 6, 2026 · 38:24 →
ConcernedMike LeeApr 6, 2026

Asked clarifying questions about parcel ownership and how a 10-unit apartment building fits into an R8 district that requires two acres.

Haverford Township Board of Commissioners Public Hearing — April 6, 2026 · 48:25 →
ConcernedMike LeeFeb 9, 2026

Commented on citizen participation and public involvement in the ongoing zoning code rewrite.

Haverford Township Board of Commissioners — February 9, 2026 · 43:00 →

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