All lands within Markham are subject to site plan control with some exceptions (see Site Plan Control By-law 262-94). If your property is individually designated or you are located within a Heritage...

A Hold Removal (HOLD) application is required when a Zoning By-law includes a Holding Symbol “H” on a property that restricts future uses and development until conditions for removing the “H” are...

A Minister’s Zoning Order Application (MZO) is required to revoke or amend the Minister’s Zoning Order for properties governed under the Provincial Parkway Belt or Airport regulations.

Minor Variance (MNV) allows an owner to build or use their land in a way that does not exactly comply with the requirements of the zoning by-law, but follows its general intent.

Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment (PLAN) An Official Plan is a statutory document that sets out land use policies to guide future development and manage growth in the City of Markham...

Ontario Land Tribunals (OLT) The OLT is previously known as the Local Planning Appeals Tribunal or the Ontario Municipal Board, collectively referred to as “the Tribunal.”

A Part Lot Control (PLTL) application is required to regulate the sale or transfer of part of a lot or block on a registered Plan of Subdivision. The PTLT application process takes two to four months...

Pre-Application Consultation Request (PRCN) Pre-Application Consultation By-law 2023-107 , as reflected in Section 10.6 of the City’s 2014 Official Plan, requires applicants to consult with Markham...

Site Alteration Permit (SALT) As per the Site Alteration By-law 2011-232 , a Site Alteration Permit (SALT) is required to carry out Site Alteration activities. SALT applications are administered by...