PUBLIC HEARING

Proposed Retail Cannabis Store

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 494 of the Local Government Act, the following proposed Retail Cannabis Store Application will be presented to the City of Merritt Council for consideration at the Regular Meeting of the Council scheduled on March 24, 2026.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

ADDRESS: 108 – 1700 Garcia Street, Merritt
(Railyard Mall)
APPLICANT: One Plant (Retail) Corp.
PURPOSE: To provide recommendation to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) for the proposed retail cannabis store.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The subject property is zoned for C6 – City Centre Zone. Retail Cannabis Sales is a permitted Principal Use in C6 Zone. A report was presented to Council at the Regular Council Meeting of February 24, 2026. The recording of the meeting can be viewed at www.youtube.com/cityofmerrittmeetings.

PROVIDE INPUT

Community is invited to provide input during the Public Hearing portion of the Regular Meeting of the Council on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 6.00 pm in the Council Chamber at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC. Speak in person by signing up at the meeting, or by providing a written submission to the Corporate Officer at info@merritt.ca prior to noon, March 20, 2026, or by mail to the Corporate Officer, City of Merritt, PO Box 189, Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8, to be received before the conclusion of the meeting.

Please note that the Council will not receive further submissions from the public concerning this application after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. It is the responsibility of the submitter to ensure that materials are received prior to the close of the Public Hearing.

MORE INFORMATION

A copy of the proposed application may be viewed Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:15 pm to 4:30 pm at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt BC, starting March 12, 2026, until March 24, 2026.