Resident Parking: Resident Parking Permits or Visitor Passes are required for parking on certain posted streets within the City. Vehicles parked on these streets without valid Permits or Passes will be ticketed. If you live on one of these streets you may obtain a Resident Parking Permit (sticker) by presenting a valid registration containing your current address within the City, proper identification and completing a Resident Parking Application. Two Visitor Passes may also be obtained along with the resident parking permit. Your Permit and Visitor Passes are valid only for your designated area and not for other areas within the City.
If you do not have a motor vehicle, two visitors passes may be obtained by showing proper identification, proof of residence (Utility Bills and Lease/Rental agreement) and completing a Resident Parking Application. Currently there is no charge for Permits or visitor passes.
New Permits: Permits must be obtained only if you move or change motor vehicles.
Visitor Passes: Passes must be renewed annually.
Resident Parking Application: May be downloaded below. Please bring the completed form to the Parking Department with your valid drivers license and vehicle registration; both much have your correct address on them. If you do not have a driver’s license and or vehicle registration, two other forms of proof of address are required (gas, electric, phone cable bill, etc.) along with a picture ID.
Abandoned and Illegal Vehicles: All motor vehicles parked on public streets must be legally registered, have the correct number of plates displaying a valid registration sticker and display a valid inspection sticker. Vehicles not meeting these requirements are subject to being ticketed, towed and stored at owners expense. A landowner may keep only one unregistered vehicle stored on his or her private property. Vehicles may also be towed if they are left unattended on public streets for more than 72 hours or are not road worthy or present a fire or safety hazard or are parked illegally.
Fees for abandoned / illegal vehicles are as follows:
Towing:$50.00
Storage:$20.00 per day
Disposal:$100.00
Administrative Fee:$25.00
To claim these vehicles you must provide the Parking Department with proof of ownership and pay all outstanding fees and parking fines, with Cash, Bank Check or Money Order. Personal checks are not accepted.
Parking Tickets: The City makes every effort to fairly enforce parking rules and regulations. If you receive a Parking violation, it is important to pay the violation within 21 days, otherwise significant penalties will be added and your name sent to the Registry of Motor Vehicles for the purpose of non-renewal of your license and registration. A $5.00 penalty is added by the City if not paid within 21 days. A $30.00 penalty is added by the RMV upon non-renewal notification. If you wish to dispute the ticket you may request a hearing by contacting the Parking Department within 21 days of issuance of the ticket. Personal checks are accepted prior to Registry notification. After the Registry of Motor Vehicles has been notified, tickets must be paid with Cash, Bank Check or Money Order.
Snow Emergencies: You must remove your vehicle from City streets during a declared Snow Emergency. Failure to do so will subject your vehicle to being ticketed and towed. For more information, click on the Snow Emergency Information link at the top of this page.
Noise Violations: It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully make or continue, or cause to be made or continued, any loud, unnecessary or unusual noise, which disturbs the peace, or quiet of any neighborhood or which causes discomfort or annoyance to any reasonable person of normal sensitiveness residing in the area. It shall be unlawful for the owner of a premise to knowingly permit the making, creation or maintenance of unreasonably loud noises upon any premises owned or possessed by him/her or under his/her control.
Litter Violations: Litter Violations are paid in the Parking Department. Inspectional Services issues the violations, and hearings for violations are reviewed at request at the Lynn Courthouse (781-598-5200).
Smoking Violations: Smoking Violations are paid in the Parking Department. Inspectional Services issues the violations, and hearings for violations are reviewed at request at the Lynn Courthouse (781-598-5200).
Snow and Ice Fines: Snow and Ice Fines are paid in the Parking Department. Inspectional Services issues the violations, and hearings for violations are reviewed at request at the Lynn Courthouse (781-598-5200).
Dog Officer: Kevin Farnsworth: Chief Animal Control Officer
24 Hour Answering Service 781-477-7080
Public safety is the primary concern of the Dog Officer. Both domestic and wild animals can present a public health or safety hazard. You should contact the Dog Officer for any questions or complaints regarding domestic or wild animals. The Dog Officer does not get involved with the trapping of animals or insect problems.
Transport/Trapping: The transport or trapping of wild animals is illegal without a license from Massachusetts Fish and Wildlife. Contact a licensed Pest Control company for assistance with trapping.
Bite/Attack: If you are attacked / bitten by any Animal, wash the effected area with an antibacterial soap and contact your physician or outpatient facility to obtain proper testing and treatment. Contact the Animal Control Officer to report the incident and the location of the animal involved.
If your domestic pet is involved in an altercation with any wildlife, please contact the dog officer immediately.
Lost/Missing Pets: If your pet is lost/missing you should contact the North Shore Animal Hospital at 781.596.0510.
Dog Licensing: The City of Lynn requires that all Dogs be licensed. Licenses must be renewed April 1 of each year. In order to obtain a License you must provide proof to the City that your Dog has had the required Rabies Vaccines. There is a fee of $ 4.00 for a Dog license. An un-spayed female Dog license is $7.00. Dog Licenses are issued at the City Clerks office.
Rabies Vaccines: Rabies Vaccines are required for licensing a Dog in the City of Lynn. Rabies Vaccines are also required for Cats but a license is not required. Vaccines can be obtained from your Veterinarian. The City may also announce time and places were Rabies Vaccines can be obtained for a reduced cost, usually in the spring.
Leash Law: No owner or keeper of any dog shall permit such dog to run at large within the City of Lynn at any time on any day or night in the year. Said dog shall be restrained by being kept indoors or in a yard sufficiently and safely enclosed or on a leash. A fine of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) shall be assessed for the first offense and Fifty Dollars ($50.00) for each subsequent offense. Dogs are not allowed in Pine Grove Cemetery per City Ordinance; owners will be fined up to $200 for violation of this ordinance.
Spaying / Neutering: Through the Lynn Dog Officer, the North Shore Animal Hospital (1 Neptune BLVD. Lynn) offers discount coupons for the spaying/neutering of your pet. Also, Implanted identification chips are offered for your pet. For more information, please call the Dog Officer. |
