Outdoor Cooking in Lower Merion, PA (2026)
1 verified outdoor cooking rules for Lower Merion, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
BBQ & Propane Rules
Lower Merion bans charcoal and propane grills, fireplaces and fire containers on the patios and balconies of multifamily units under Township Code Section 78-29.1. They are allowed only on the ground and at least 15 feet from any building.
Lower Merion Multifamily Grill Placement Rules
Significant RestrictionsLower Merion Township Code § 78-29.1.A
§ 78-29.1. Outside cooking and fireplaces. ... A. No charcoal- or propane-fired cooking equipment, fireplaces and/or fire container shall be used on the patio or patio balcony in any individual unit or covered common area or under any overhanging portion of a multifamily dwelling unit in Lower Merion Township. ... ... C. Charcoal- or propane-fired cooking units, fireplaces and/or fire container...
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