In the flood area?  Time to be a good neighbour!

The Good Neighbour Bylaw 2238 is designed to protect and enhance the well-being of the community. It is intended to encourage everyone to be a good neighbour by managing objectionable situations, from noise to unsightly private properties. In particular, the Good Neighbour Bylaw encourages private property owners to cut their grass, trim weeds, and remove debris … all of which create a fire hazard for the city during this dry season.

For the past year and a half, City council has not been enforcing this bylaw in the flood zone, as many residents were dealing with significant clean-up and repair. At present, many residents have repaired their homes, returned to their properties, and are seeking a return to normal. As such, in the last council meeting on June 13, council voted in favour of a return to normal and reinstated the enforcement of this bylaw in the flood inundation area.

Starting on June 30, 2023, residents in the flood zone will be asked to cut their grass and clean up their yards.

Please be a good neighbour and help make Merritt a great community to live. We thank you for your cooperation.

For More Information:

Linda Brick
Deputy Corporate Officer
linda.brick@merritt.ca
250.378.8634