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...