Rules for ZIP Code 19003
Ardmore, PA · Delaware County
112 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 19003 is governed by Haverford Township, PA, home to about 69% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Haverford's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 19003 also covers:
- Lower Merion Township~31% of residents · not covered yet
Shares are estimates from 2020 Census geography. If your address is in one of these, its rules apply instead.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. Each page quotes the official code section and links to its source.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 19003 based on Haverford ordinances.
Building Safety
6 rules- Electrical PermitsSome
- Building PermitsSome
- Carbon Monoxide DetectorsSome
- Fire Sprinkler RequirementsSome
- Door Locking HardwareSignificant
Environmental Rules
4 rules- Stormwater ManagementSignificant
- Erosion ControlSome
- Flood ZonesHeavy
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
Animal Ordinances
9 rules- Pet LimitsSome
- Chickens & LivestockSignificant
- Wildlife FeedingSignificant
- Dog Leash LawsSome
- Bird ProtectionLight
Public Conduct
5 rules- Skateboarding RulesSome
- Public Alcohol UseSignificant
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSignificant
- Loud Party OrdinanceSome
- Loitering RulesSome
Special Events & Permits
5 rules- Park Event PermitsSome
- Parade PermitsSignificant
- Street Fair RulesSignificant
- Block Party PermitsSome
- Sidewalk Dining & CafésSignificant
Noise Ordinances
6 rulesProperty Maintenance
3 rules- Snow & Sidewalk ClearingSome
- Property BlightSignificant
- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSome
Public Health Rules
3 rulesLandscaping Rules
4 rules- CompostingSome
- Weed OrdinancesSome
- Tree TrimmingSome
- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSignificant
Invasive Plant Rules
1 rule- Bamboo RestrictionsHeavy
Fire Regulations
4 rules- FireworksSome
- Smoke DetectorsSignificant
- Outdoor BurningSignificant
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSome
Trash & Recycling
9 rulesRental Property Rules
2 rules- Repairs & HabitabilitySignificant
- Rental RegistrationSignificant
Rental Inspections
2 rules- Tenant Complaint ProcessSome
- Inspection ProgramsSignificant
Noise from Specific Sources
1 ruleCode Violation Reporting
2 rules- Response TimesSome
- Common ViolationsSome
Curfew Laws
2 rules- Park CurfewSome
- Juvenile CurfewSome
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rules- Sidewalk RepairSome
- Encroachment PermitsSignificant
- Obstruction RulesSome
Local Taxes & Fees
1 ruleParking Rules
10 rules- Preferential Parking DistrictsSignificant
- Snow Removal Parking RulesSome
- RV & Boat ParkingSignificant
- Driveway RulesSome
- Commercial & Oversized VehiclesSignificant
Business Licensing & Operations
2 rules- Towing CompaniesSignificant
- Tobacco Retail LicenseSignificant
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
- No-Knock RegistrySome
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
1 rule- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSignificant
Historic Preservation
1 rule- Historic-Cultural MonumentsSignificant
Fence Regulations
5 rules- Height LimitsSome
- Fence Permit RequirementsSome
- Retaining WallsSome
- Neighbor Fence RulesSome
- Material RestrictionsSignificant
Cannabis Regulations
2 rules- Buffer ZonesSignificant
- Dispensary ZoningSignificant
Swimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesBuilding Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesAccessory Structures
1 ruleZoning Overlays & Bonuses
1 ruleTree Protection
2 rules- Heritage & Protected TreesSignificant
- Parkway PlantingSome
Sign Regulations
3 rules- Window SignsSome
- Digital BillboardsHeavy
- Political SignsLight
Home Business
4 rules- Zoning & Home Occupation PermitsSome
- Customer Traffic RestrictionsSome
- Signage RulesSome
- Home DaycareSignificant