Zoning & land use — Merritt, British Columbia

What can I build? Do I need a development permit?

The City of Merritt, British Columbia has 4 adopted bylaws on file: Development Approval Procedures Bylaw No. 2388, 2025; Official Community Plan Bylaw. 2336, 2022; Subdivision & Development Servicing Bylaw 2381, 2024; Zoning Bylaw 2284, 2020, verified 2026-06-08.

Development Approval Procedures Bylaw No. 2388, 2025 adopted bylaw

Establishes procedures for development approvals including permits and variances in Merritt.

Official Community Plan Bylaw. 2336, 2022 adopted bylaw

Official Community Plan bylaw establishing land use policy, development objectives, and community vision for Merritt.

Subdivision & Development Servicing Bylaw 2381, 2024 adopted bylaw

Establishes servicing requirements for subdivision and land development in Merritt.

Zoning Bylaw 2284, 2020 adopted bylaw

Consolidated zoning bylaw regulating land use, zones, and development standards for the City of Merritt (2026 consolidation).

Machine-readable: zoning.json · Official website: https://merritt.ca/ · Last verified 2026-06-08 · Zoning & land use in other municipalities