Drivers in downtown Lititz have a new routine. Paid parking on the borough’s metered streets went live in late September 2026 using the ParkMobile app, with enforcement from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Police Chief Jared Hahn updated Lititz Borough Council on the rollout at council’s Sept. 30 meeting, where members also discussed a planned ordinance on electric bicycles and new four-way stop signs at the intersection of North Cedar and North New streets.
How paid parking works
ParkMobile is a parking payment app used by hundreds of cities and towns in the U.S. Instead of feeding coins into a meter, drivers pay by phone and can extend their time remotely.
To use it in Lititz:
- Download the ParkMobile app or use its website, and create an account with your license plate and a payment method.
- When you park, enter the zone number posted on signs near your space.
- Choose how long you plan to stay and confirm. The app will remind you before your time runs out, and you can add time if the zone allows it.
- Parking is enforced 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Evenings and Sundays remain free.
Rates, time limits and zone boundaries are posted on signs and in the app. Drivers without smartphones should check the signs for alternatives or use borough lots. Free parking may also be available in some lots and on side streets farther from the center of town, so a short walk can save money on longer visits.
Why paid parking
Downtown Lititz has become one of Lancaster County’s busiest small-town destinations, with shops, restaurants and events drawing visitors year-round, plus the hotel and residences on the former Wilbur Chocolate site on North Broad Street. Popular blocks often fill early on weekends and during festivals.
Paid parking is meant to encourage turnover, so that prime spaces near businesses do not sit occupied all day, and to help cover the cost of maintaining and enforcing parking. App-based systems also give the borough data on how spaces are used, which can inform future changes.
Some merchants and residents have voiced concerns about how paid parking affects quick errands and customers who are unfamiliar with apps. Residents with concerns can raise them during public comment at council meetings or contact the borough office, and visitors unfamiliar with the system may want to download the app before they arrive in town.
E-bike ordinance in the works
Council also discussed a planned ordinance addressing electric bicycles. E-bikes have grown quickly in popularity, including among teenagers, and many Pennsylvania municipalities have been considering rules on where they can be ridden, such as sidewalks, parks and trails, and how fast.
The details of a Lititz ordinance are still being developed. When a draft is ready, it is expected to be advertised and discussed at a public meeting before a vote, as required for borough ordinances.
New four-way stops
Drivers should also watch for new four-way stop signs at North Cedar and North New streets. Changes like this typically follow traffic studies or residents’ concerns about visibility and speed. Expect temporary warning signs while drivers adjust.
How to follow council
Lititz Borough Council meets in the borough office at 7 S. Broad St. Agendas and minutes are posted on the borough website, and meetings are open to the public, with time set aside for residents to comment.
Questions about parking enforcement or permits go to the borough office. For police matters, call the department’s non-emergency line at 717-626-6393, or 911 in an emergency.
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