1. All Residential Parking Permits are purchased through the Lower Merion Township Parking Services Department located in the lobby of the Public Safety Building, 71 East Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  No Appointment Required.
2. Each permit is valid for the calendar year and can be purchased at a cost of $20.00. They are renewable every December. There is no grace period for displaying an expired permit.
3. Please bring the vehicle registration card for each vehicle to be included in the Residential Parking Permit Program. Up to two vehicles (currently registered in your name) may be listed on a permit. Trailers, campers and other towed items are not eligible for a Residential Parking Permit. The permit shall be displayed on only one vehicle at a time. Proof of residency is also required. Accepted forms of identification/residency are license, registration, lease agreement, or deed for new home purchases.  Call Parking Services, at the number below, if you are not sure what you need to bring to obtain a Residential Permit.
4. The permit must be displayed by hanging it from the rear view mirror so that it is visible through the windshield of the vehicle. Failure to properly display the permit is not a valid defense to a ticket.
5. If you purchase a new vehicle or have a license plate change, you are required to notify the Parking Services Department immediately. A new permit will be issued indicating the change. The old permit will be surrendered. A $5 fee will apply.
6. The privileges of a Residential Parking Permit do not include free meter or Permit Lot parking.
7. Permits are transferable only between vehicles to which they are registered. They cannot be displayed on any other vehicles, including guests or visitors.
8. A person must live on a time zone parking restricted Township Road to be eligible for a Residential Permit. A maximum of one permit may be issued per street address. Up to two vehicles may be listed on each permit. Only vehicles displaying a permit may be parked on the street in excess of the posted time limit.  A second Residential Permit will be limited to residences with no off-street parking on their property. Addresses on State highways, multi-unit townhomes, condominiums, and apartment buildings are not eligible for Residential Parking Permits.  The management company is required to provide parking for their buildings. 
9. Vehicles parked in violation of time zone restrictions will be issued a parking ticket.  Fine amount stated on violation.   Failure to respond to a ticket will result in increased fines and costs.
10. Duplicating, counterfeiting or altering permits will result in a fine not to exceed $600 and revocation of the permit as mandated by Lower Merion Township Code 145-40.1.
11. It is the permit holder’s responsibility to renew their permits. No reminder notices will be mailed.
12.  Lower Merion Township reserves the right to request permit holders' vehicles moved for special events and emergency actions.  LMT Blackboard Connect and posted signage is used to notify the public.  Alternative parking will be suggested during the event hours.

Contact Parking Services for further information: (610)  645-6230.