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  Last updated Dec 9, 2009

Parking Enforcement


Parking Control bylaw - By-Law 28-97 (PDF Document 824k/44p)

Amends all of the Town of Markham's existing urban area zoning by-laws by introducing a new consolidated set of parking requirements and standards.


Overnight Street Parking

The Town's parking regulations prohibit overnight parking on the street between the hours of 2:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. throughout the Town unless otherwise specfically posted or if a parking permit program is in place. There is a $40.00 fine for this infraction. 

Exemptions are granted for driveway repairs, vehicle breakdowns and for overnight guests. To obtain an overnight or daytime parking permit, a parking exemption, or information on the Parking Control Program, call 905-477-7000 ext. 2050 (you can call after hours and leave a message).

In order to obtain this exemption the following information is required: NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE #, LICENCE PLATE, NUMBER OF GUEST(s), VEHICLE AND LENGTH OF TIME exemption is required. All overnight exemption requests must be received before 2:00 a.m.

There is a limit of 12 exemptions per year per address.

Exemptions are restricted during the winter months beginning November 15 to April 15, and become void if snow removal and or winter road maintenance operations become necessary. The fine for interfering with snow removal is $100.00.

Residents may also call 905-477-7000 ext. 2050 to register a complaint regarding vehicles parked illegally on Town streets.

Note: Regulations regarding on-street parking can also be found in the Markham Residents Guide.

Unless otherwise posted, parking is prohibited between 2:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. daily.

  Parking is not allowed: Fine
  On a designated fire route $ 100.00
  Within 3 metres of a fire hydrant $ 50.00
  On sidewalks or in a manner that obstructs driveways $ 40.00
  On private property without owner's consent $ 40.00
  In a designated handicapped space without a permit $ 300.00
  Where signage indicates NO PARKING $ 40.00
  Where signage indicates NO STOPPING $ 40.00
  So as to interfere with snow removal $ 100.00

 

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