FALL CLEANING FOR CODE COMPLIANCE

Keep your home code compliant this season. Here are two tips to get your property looking great this fall:

Properly dispose of leaves and other yard debris.

▶ Remember to get rid of your leaves and other yard debris by mulching the debris or having your trash hauler pick it up. Don’t rake or blow leaves and yard debris into a street, storm drain, or creek. This can cause stormwater to back up onto your property or City street.

Make repairs to your home or business.

▶ Buildings with chipped or peeling paint or damaged driveways need to be painted and repaired to avoid violating City ordinances.

▶ The City offers grant programs to help pay for these repairs and other home improvements, such as new windows, doors, roofs, etc. Visit merriam.org/grants for more information.

Find these tips and more with our 10 City Codes You Should Know brochure. You can find it at merriam.org/communitydevelopment.

Free Notary Services Offered

Monday – Friday ▶ 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

The City of Merriam offers free notary services. Stop by City Hall or the Merriam Police Department during business hours.

You must appear in person, provide a photo ID, such as a driver’s license or other government-issued ID, and sign your document in front of the notary.

National Preparedness Month September

Prepare for weather emergencies and natural disasters during National Preparedness Month. Learn what to do before, during, and after severe weather at ready.gov.

Stay informed of weather emergencies with NotifyJoCo. The free, mass notification system is designed to keep you up-to-date of bad weather via phone, text, and email. Customize your alerts to get notifications on severe thunderstorms, flash floods, and unexpected road closures in Johnson County. Visit notifyjoco.org to register or call 913-826-5555 for more information.