City updating Good Neighbour bylaw

MERRITT – The City of Merritt will begin to enforce the Good Neighbour bylaw again.

In the last council meeting (June 13), City Council voted in favour of returning to normal and reinstate the enforcement of the bylaw in the flood inundation area as of June 30.

The bylaw 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,” wrote the City. “In particular, the Good Neighbour Bylaw encourages private property owners to cut their grass, trim weeds, and remove debris, which all of which create a fire hazard for the city during this dry season.”

The bylaw is coming back into affect after the floods of 2021.

“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,” wrote the City.

Starting June 30, residents in the flood zone will be asked to maintain their yards by cutting grass and cleaning up.