Yes, the list of currently approved student homes is available as a PDF.

Installing a pool in Lower Merion requires a building permit.  Please click here for pool permit requirements.

Contact the Building and Planning Department at 610-645-6200.

It varies since there are approximately 19 different districts. To find out your district, please contact us at 610-645-6200. You can also use the zoning search form, but remember that the definitive answer on zoning classifications are the Zoning Maps in the Building Department.

Generally, no, but an owner may perform minor repairs to an electrical or plumbing system if they can demonstrate that they have some knowledge of the trade. For more information, please contact us at 610-645-6200 or e-mail us.

Click here to view our Residential Addition/Expansion Requirements.

Yes.

Two sets of plans are required to make application for a permit.

Generally, 15 working days for residential, 30 working day for commercial.

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We have most plans from houses built from 1927 to present. Please call Susan Taylor at 610-645-6275 or email at staylor@lowermerion.org first to confirm.

The maximum plan size allowed is 24" X 36".

All abandoned tanks must be removed. All work on underground tanks in Lower Merion Township shall be performed by individuals certified by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). A Lower Merion Township building permit is required.

It takes thirty to sixty days for a property owner to receive a certificate verifying that sidewalks and curbs are in good condition, house numbers are displayed visible from the street and smoke detectors are installed. The fee is $80.00 if application is received 20 or more days prior to settlement. The fee is $145.00 if application is received 20 or fewer days prior to settlement. Property owners must complete a Property Resale Certification Application that can be obtained from the Building Department or may be downloaded here.

Property Resale Certification Application (PDF)

No, because of the potential conflict of interest and liability problems associated with recommending contractors.

Any information provided by a resident, positive or negative, is placed in the contractor's file. This is for information purposes and is available for review by the general public. We do not attempt to verify the accuracy of the information provided.

Code Standard as of February 14, 2022

Building and Fire Code Standards - PDF

 

Installation of frontage fencing, secondary frontage fencing, or frontage facade fencing, or any repair or replacement of a nonconforming fence requires a zoning permit.

Zoning permits.
(1)  A zoning permit shall be required as designated below. If any of the improvements listed below are located in the Floodplain District, they are also subject to compliance with the provisions of § 155-7.3, Floodplain Overlay District.
(2) No land use may be established or changed, and no building or structure may be used or occupied or the use classification changed until a zoning permit has been obtained. (See Table 5.1, Uses, for a list of use classifications.)
(3) No zoning permit shall be required for municipal or municipal authority offices.
(4)  A zoning permit shall also be required prior to performing any of the following improvements:
      (a) Temporary uses of land or structures.
      (b) Grading within the floodplain.
      (c) Any fence or wall within the floodplain.
      (d) The storage of any materials within the floodplain.
      (e) Play structures or other recreational equipment located within the floodplain.
      (f) Any change or increase in impervious surface on a lot.
      (g) The installation of a shed or other accessory structures less than 200 square feet.
      (h) A retaining wall not within the floodplain exceeding four feet above grade.
      (i) Installation of frontage fencing, secondary frontage fencing, or frontage facade fencing.
      (j) Any repair or replacement of a nonconforming fence.