About the City of Markham

• City Hall
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    • Deputy Mayor - Michael Chan
    • Regional Councillor - Jim Jones
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    • Parking
  • City Projects & Initiatives
    • 101-Acre Outdoor Sports Park
    • Digital Markham
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    • North Markham Future Urban Area
    • PowerStream Merger
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      • Don Mills Flood Reduction
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    • Main Street Unionville Precinct Master Plan
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      • Phase I
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  • City Plans & Strategies
    • 2020 – 2026 Strategic Plan
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    • Older Adult Strategy
    • Diversity Action Plan
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  • Inaugural 2022-2026
• News
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• Municipal Election
• Events
  • Attend a City Event
    • Canada Day
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    • Baseball and Soccer Equipment Drive
    • National Day of Mourning
  • Attend a Meeting or Community Event
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    • Community Events Policy
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    • Weddings
    • Public Park Application *New*
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  • Volunteer
  • Win Coffee For a Year
• Destination Markham
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility
  • City of Markham Land Acknowledgement
  • City of Markham Inclusion Charter
  • Diversity in the City of Markham
  • Diversity Action Plans
  • Accessibility
  • Events and Initiatives
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• Seniors & Older Adults
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  • Housing
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  • Strategies & Plans
  • Get Involved
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  • Stay Connected
• Markham Heritage
  • Markham History
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  • Architectural Styles
  • Celebrate Our Heritage
  • Tours
    • Markham Village Heritage Tour
    • Markham Remembered Plaque Tour
  • Heritage Partners
    • Main Street Markham Committee
    • Municipally Owned Heritage Properties
      • Markham Museum & Historic Village
      • Heritage Railway Stations
      • Municipally Owned Heritage Properties List
  • Heritage Awards
    • Prince Of Wales Prize
    • Napier Simpson Junior Award
    • Ontario Heritage Award
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Heritage Staff
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• Sustainability
  • Energy and Climate
    • Markham Municipal Energy Plan
    • Corporate Energy Management Plan
    • Corporate Energy
    • Energy Conservation Tips
    • Demand Response
    • Climate Wise Building Challenge
    • Energy and Water Benchmarking
  • Community Sustainability Projects
    • Bayview Glen SNAP
  • Sustainability Tips
  • Power.House Hybrid
  • Earth Month
    • Photo Contest
  • Home Energy Retrofits
• Employment
  • Working at the City
  • Job Spotlight
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• Volunteering
  • Why Volunteer
  • Your Role as a Volunteer
  • How to Become a Volunteer
  • Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Volunteer Contacts
• Open Data
• Renting Space
  • Civic Centre Room Booking
• Corporate Asset Management
  • Current Projects
  • Reports
  • Asset Management Plan
• Markham Now
  • Markham Now Hub

Arts, Culture & Library

• Markham Public Library
• Markham Museum
  • Markham Moves Online
  • Plan Your Visit
  • Programs & Camps
    • Preschool & Children's Programs
    • Teen Programs
    • Family Programs
    • Adult Programs
    • Camps & Holidays
      • March Break Camps
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      • Holiday Programs
    • Birthday Parties
    • Groups & Educational Programs
    • Older Adult Programs
  • Exhibitions
    • From the Ground Up
    • KEVA Planks
    • What is Markham
    • Heritage Buildings
    • Markham Moves
  • Renting Space
    • Directory of Resources
    • Family Files Listed by Surname
    • Online Museum Collections
    • Research Enquiry Form
  • Support the Museum
    • Markham Museum Donation Form
  • About Us
• Varley Art Gallery
  • Exhibitions
  • Collections
    • History of the Collection
    • Frederick Horsman Varley
    • Historical and Modern Art
    • Contemporary Art
  • Educational Programs
  • Public Programs
    • Artist in Residence
      • 2019 Community Artist in Resident
      • 2020 Community-Artist-in-Resident
  • Support the Varley
    • Memberships
    • Donate
      • Varley Art Gallery of Markham Donations Form
    • Volunteer
    • Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham
    • Become a Corporate Supporter
    • Our Supporters
  • Renting Space
    • Varley Art Gallery
    • McKay Art Centre
  • About Us
    • Locations & Directions
• Flato Markham Theatre
• Heintzman House
  • Our Space
    • Venue Details
    • History
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Weddings
  • Private Events
    • Social Events & Banquets
    • Corporate Meetings & Events
    • Television & Film Shoots
  • Public Events
  • Contact Us
• Public Art

Sports, Recreation & Fitness

• Sports & Recreation Programs
  • Programs
    • In-Person Programs
    • Drop-In Programs
    • Markham Public Library Programs
  • Swimming
    • Public Swims & Aquafit
    • Swimming Lessons
    • Aquatic Leadership Programs
    • Lifesaving Club of Markham
  • Skating and Hockey
  • Fitness
  • Registration & Pre-Booking Information
  • Aaniin Community Hub
  • Seniors Club
  • Recreation Jobs
  • Youth Councils & Events
  • Markham Sports Leagues
  • Outdoor Programs
  • Virtual Swim Skills & Safety Programs
  • Park and Play Fun Tour
• Community Centres & Libraries
  • Aaniin Community Centre & Library
  • Angus Glen Community Centre & Library
  • Angus Glen Tennis Centre
  • Armadale Community Centre
  • Centennial Community Centre
  • Cornell Community Centre
  • Crosby Community Centre
  • Markham Pan Am Centre
  • Markham Seniors Activity Centre
  • Markham Village Community Centre & Library
  • Milliken Mills Community Centre
  • Milliken Mills Soccer Dome
  • Morgan Outdoor Pool
  • Mount Joy Community Centre
  • Old Unionville Library Community Centre
  • R.J. Clatworthy Arena
  • Rouge River Community Centre
  • St. Robert's Soccer Dome
  • Stiver Mill Community Centre
  • Thornhill Community Centre & Library
  • Thornhill Village Library
  • Thornlea Pool
  • Unionville Library
  • Facility Rental Information Request
  • Scheduled Maintenance Closures & Shut Downs
  • German Mills Community Centre
• Fitness
  • Fitness Centres and Hours
  • Fitness Membership
  • Fitness Classes
  • Markham Fitness YouTube Channel
• Parks & Trails
  • Parks
    • Park Consultations
  • Splash Pads
  • Public Realm
  • Sportsfield
  • Walking & Cycling
  • Milne Dam Conservation Park
  • Commemorative Tree Program
  • Commemorative Bench Program
  • Commemorative Tree and Bench Request
  • Commemorative Tree and Bench Payment
  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Commemorative Tree and Bench Program
• Shinrin Yoku, Forest Bathing or Forest Therapy
• Community & Allotment Gardens
• Markham Pan Am Centre
• Renting Space
  • Civic Centre Room Booking

Neighbourhood Services

• Roads & Sidewalks
  • Who Owns this Road
  • Summer Road Maintenance
  • Infrastructure Rehabilitation
  • Sidewalk Completion Program
    • Program Overview
    • Community and Health Benefits
    • Construction Program and Project Status
    • Related Resources & Ongoing Projects
    • FAQs & Contact
  • Road Occupancy Permit Application
• Traffic
  • Traffic Safety Programs
  • Regulatory and Warning Signs
  • Traffic Signals
  • Road Watch
  • Speed Management
  • Back to School Safety
  • Traffic Data
    • Traffic Data Request
  • Travel Options
• Walking and Cycling
  • Cycling
    • Cycling Facilities & Common Signs
    • Bicycle Basics & Helmet Safety
    • Safe Cycling
    • Bike and Transit
    • Laws & Regulations
  • Routes and Maps
  • Walking
    • Safe Walking
    • Pedestrian Signals & Improvements
    • Pedestrian Crossovers
  • Master Plan & Studies
  • City Projects and Initiatives
  • News & Events
    • Markham Centre Trails
  • Active School Travel
• Recycling & Garbage
  • What Goes Where
    • Green Bin
    • Blue Box
    • Clear Bag Garbage
    • Yard Material
    • Appliances & Metal Items
    • Textiles
    • Household Hazardous Waste
    • Electronics
    • Apartments & Condos
    • Furniture & Bulky Items
    • Single-Use Plastics
    • Recycling Depots & Drop Off Centres
    • Collection Schedules
    • Assisted Collection Service
  • Waste Reduction Week
  • Target Zero
  • Curbside Collection
• Water & Sewer
  • Backflow Prevention Online Services
    • Submit a Cross Connection Control Survey Report with Info Sheet
  • Systems Overview: Water, Sewer, Stormwater
    • Flood Control Program and Stormwater Fee
      • Council Decisions
    • Flood Control Program
    • FAQs
  • Rates, Meters, Billing & Fees
    • Water Meter Application
    • Water Meter Payment
  • Water Quality and Testing
    • Lead Testing Survey
  • How to Use Less Water
  • Projects & Programs
    • Don Mills Channel Flood Reduction
      • Flood Proofing Program
      • Flood Reduction
    • West Thornhill Flood Remediation
  • Sewer Back-up & Flooding
  • Fire Hydrant Flow Test Permit
  • Record Search
• Environmental Conservation
  • Adopt a Park
  • Bird Friendly Guidelines
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Station
  • Enviro Packs
  • Gardens & Agriculture
  • German Mills Meadow and Natural Habitat
  • Invasive Species
    • Emerald Ash Borer
  • Markham Milk Bag Program
  • Parks Renaissance Strategy
  • Pollinators
• Trees
  • Tree Care
  • Tree Cutting
  • Backyard Tree Planting Program
  • Tree Maintenance Program
  • Damaged or Street Tree Service
  • Spongy Moth (Formerly known as LDD Moth)
  • Conditional Replanting Tree Selection List
  • Urban Forest
• Fire Services & Emergency Preparedness
  • Fire Safety
    • Fire Stations
    • Fire Permits & Applications
    • Emergency Preparedness
      • Severe Summer Storms
      • Flood
      • Power Outage
      • Evacuation
      • Winter Storm Events
      • Ice Storm
      • Epidemic or Pandemic
      • Heat Warnings in Markham
      • Make A Plan
      • Get An Emergency Kit
      • Practice It
    • Fire Inpsection Fees
    • Become a Firefighter
    • Cold Warning and Winter Safety Tips
    • Community Safety Resources
  • Family Fireworks Permit
  • Fire & Life Safety Education Request
  • Fire Code Inspection and Fire Search Application
  • Markham Fire and Legacy Donation Form
  • Open Air Fire Permit
• Keep Markham Beautiful
  • Household Garbage & Pet Waste Belongs Curbside
  • Parking
  • Property Care
  • Pet Ownership

Permits, Licences & Taxes

• Property Taxes
  • About Your Tax Bill
    • Previous Years Tax Rates
  • Tax Payment Options
    • Pre-Authorized Tax Payment (PTP) Application
    • PTP Banking Information Change
    • PTP Cancellation
  • Property Assessment
    • Tax Appeal Form
  • Tax Account Changes
    • Tax Certificate Purchase Form
    • Property Ownership Change Form
    • Notice of Change of Mailing Address Form
  • Tax Relief & Rebates
    • Tax Deferral Form
    • Charity Rebate Form
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Contact Us
  • Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT)
  • Current Tax Sale Property Listings
  • ePropertyTax
• Permits
  • Building Permits
  • Family Fireworks Permit
  • Fence Exemption Permit
  • Fire Route Application
  • Mobile Sign Permit
    • Mobile Sign Permit Application
    • Mobile Sign Permit Payment
  • Noise Exemption
    • Noise Exemption Application
    • Noise Exemption Payment
  • Open Air Fire Permit
  • Road Permit
    • Culvert Modification Application
    • Curb Modification Application
    • Excess Load Permit Application
    • Municipal Consent Application
    • Road Occupancy Permit Application
  • Tree Permit
  • Provincial Election Sign Guidelines
  • Bylaw Hearings
• Licences & Registrations
  • Marriage Licence Application
  • Pet Licence
    • New Pet Licence
    • Pet Licence Renewal
  • Business Licence
  • Lottery, Bingo & Raffle Licences
  • Birth Registrations
  • Death Registrations
  • Commissioner of Oaths
  • Marriage Licences
  • Civil Ceremonies
  • Religious Ceremony
  • Wedding Chapel & Wedding Room
  • Reception Facilities
  • Photography & Videotaping Locations
  • Services Provided
  • Bylaws and Off Leash Areas
  • Markham Wildlife
  • Markham Animal Adoption and Education Centre (MAAEC)
• Parking
  • Pay a Parking Ticket
  • Dispute a Parking Ticket
  • Monthly Overnight Parking Permit
    • Monthly Overnight Parking Permit Form
  • Overnight Parking Request
    • Overnight Street Parking Request Form
  • Administrative Monetary Penalty System
  • Winter and Summer Parking
• Cemeteries & Burials

Economic Development & Business

• Economic Development
• Planning & Development Services
  • Official Plan
    • 2014 Official Plan
    • 1987 Official Plan
  • Planning Documents and Studies
    • Secondary Plans
    • Studies and Strategies
    • Guidelines and Terms of Reference
    • Studies
    • Markham Sustainability Metrics Program
  • Planning and Development Applications
    • Condominium (CNDO)
    • Consent (CSNT)
    • Deeming By-law (DEEM)
    • Heritage Permit (HE)
    • Heritage Site Plan Control Application (SPC)
    • Hold Removal (HOLD)
    • Minister's Zoning Order (MZO)
    • Minor Variance (MNV)
    • Municipal Services Agreement (MSA)
    • Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment (PLAN)
    • Ontario Land Tribunals (OLT)
    • Parks and Open Space Agreement (TEC)
    • Part Lot Control (PTLT)
    • Plan of Subdivision (PLAN)
    • Pre-Application Consultation Request (PRCN)
    • Residential (Infill) Grading & Servicing (RGS)
    • Site Alternation Permit (SALT)
    • Site Plan Control Application (SPC)
    • Technical Review of Subdivision (TEC)
    • Telecommunication Towers (SPC)
    • Townhouse Siting Approval (TOWN)
  • ePLAN Information
  • Current Applications and Agendas
  • Zoning and Development By-law Information
    • Ontario Heritage Act Notices
    • Heritage Protection
    • Heritage Property Register
    • Professional Advice
    • Financial Assistance
    • Heritage Markham Agendas
    • Brochure & Publications
    • Markham Heritage Estates
    • Heritage Markham Committee
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Markham Heritage
    • Markham Historical Cemeteries
  • Committee of Adjustment
    • Meeting Agendas, Minutes, and Staff Reports
    • What to Expect at a COA Hearing
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • COA Hearing Dates
    • Engineering Standard Drawings
    • Engineering Design Criteria
    • Bicycling Facilities Design Criteria
    • Municipal Inspection & Construction Guidelines
    • Residential Infill Grading and Servicing (RGS) Application Process
    • Environmental Engineering Guidelines / Policies
    • Construction Activities
    • Engineering Drawing Request Form
    • Engineering Drawing Request Payment
  • Development Charges
  • MappiT
    • MappiT Help
    • MappiT Disclaimer
  • Planning 101
  • Major Development Applications
  • Development Review Fee Payment
• Building Permits
  • Building Permit Process
  • Building Permit Forms
  • Guide to Building Permits
  • ePLAN Guides & Tutorials
  • ePLAN Steps to Success
    • Register
    • Submit
    • Upload
    • Review
    • Approve
    • Inspect
  • Fee Schedule
  • Green Building
  • Building Investigations
  • Builder Tips
  • Building Statistics
  • ePLAN Public Search and Sign-On
  • Zoning Search
  • Building Standards Fee Payment
  • Building Investigation Request
  • Certificate of Completion Request
  • Property Compliance Report Request
  • Request Access to Permit Drawings
• Small Business Help
• Bids & Tenders
  • By-law and Terms & Conditions
• Sponsorships, Partnerships & Advertising
  • Corporate Sponsorship Package
  • Community Initiatives, Cultural Exhibitions, Shows & Programs
    • Flato Markahm Theatre
    • Varley Art Gallery
    • Markham Museum
    • Cat Adoption & Education Centre
  • Community Centre Advertising
    • Rink Board Advertising
    • Backlit Advertising

• COVID-19: Affected City Services
  • Culture
• Social Supports
• How Your Government Can Help
• Resources for Residents & Businesses
• News & Updates
• #MarkhamCares
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Drive
  • Community Connections Hub
  • Food Drive
  • Markham Creates Community Challenge
  • Book Healing
  • Vaccine Help
• Closures & Cancellations
• Free Online Recreation, Culture & Library Programs
  • Workouts & Exercises
  • Library Resources
  • Art Resources
  • Home Activities
  • Markham Creates Community Challenge
  • Free Virtual Workshops
  • Millie’s Summer Fun Kit
• Volunteer Opportunities
  • Free Online Recreation, Culture & Library Resources
• Mandatory Use of Masks & Face Coverings
• (Chinese) Mandatory Use of Masks & Face Coverings
• (Tamil) Mandatory Use of Masks & Face Coverings
• Social Circles
• COVID-19 Safety
• Enforcing COVID-19 Regulations
• COVID-19-Vaccination
• COVID-19 Screening
• COVID-19 Voluntary Isolation Centre
• Vaccinations
• COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements