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ePLAN Information
Use the City of Markham's new online application system, ePLAN, to apply for all Planning and Development Applications.
Development Application Process
The below steps are to guide you through the Planning and Development Application process. Please review this while preparing to apply for the following application types:
- Pre-Application Consultation Request (PRCN)
- Site Plan Approval (SPC)
- Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment (PLAN)
- Draft Plan of Subdivision (PLAN)
- Site Alteration Permit (SALT)
- Townhouse Siting Approval (TOWN)
- Minor Variance (MNV)
- Consent to Sever (CSNT)
- Residential Infill Lot Grading/Servicing (RGS)
- Draft Plan of Condominium (CNDO)
Note: Hold Removal (HOLD), Part-Lot Control (PTLT), Deeming (DEEM), and Minister’s Zoning Orders (MZO) follow some but not all of the steps outlined below. Once you have applied, you will upload your submissions by an alternative method from the steps outlined below. Please review the Application Specific Guide for more details on the application process for those application types.
Find out what about you need to take into consideration before submitting your application. Learn about how ePLAN is used to facilitate the review of your application(s).
Determine whether you undertake a Pre-Consultation before submitting your formal applications.
Find out how to apply for a development application.
Follow the steps below to reach the point of uploading your submissions for review circulation to commence.
Find out about how comments will be provided and how you can upload revised submissions.
Once review is complete you will have access to the approved drawings and documents.
