Development Services staff have geographically divided Markham into three major Development Districts (West, East & Central) to create a more efficient and effective structure for its overall operations. Special Heritage Districts corresponding to Markham's designated heritage areas have also been included and can be found within all of the major districts.
District Teams include staff from various departments and divisions within the Commission including Planning, Engineering, Urban Design, and Heritage.
Each team has in depth knowledge of activity within their districts and is responsible for all development applications, studies, special projects, and general inquiries regarding development in their district.
The Development District Map and Development Teams Chart below identify the District locations and Team members.
Development Services Commission Development District Teams
| Development Districts |
West |
North |
Central |
East |
Heritage |
| Manager |
David Miller - ext. 4960 |
Vacant - ext. 2520
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Richard Kendall - ext. 6588 |
Sally Campbell - ext. 2645 |
Regan Hutcheson - ext. 2080 |
| Engineer |
Ziad Yassi - ext. 7920 |
Farshed Kawasia - ext. 2069
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Mansoor Ali - ext. 2523 |
Syed Sultan - ext. 2629 |
As Assigned |
| Engineer Technologist |
Michael Larbi - ext. 3746 |
n/a
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Miguel Ibrahim - ext. 3563 |
Shahab Aryan - ext. 2550 |
As Assigned |
| Planner |
Rick Cefaratti - ext. 3675
Carlson Tsang - ext. 2945
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Stephen Kitagawa - ext. 2531
Daniel Brutto - ext. 2468
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Scott Heaslip - ext. 3140
Sabrina Bordone - ext. 8230
Luis Juarez - ext. 2910
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Stacia Muradali - ext. 2008
Stephen Corr - ext. 2624
Sean Lapenna - ext. 2230
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George Duncan - ext. 2296
Peter Wokral - ext. 7955
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| Urban Designer
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Elizabeth Wimmer - ext. 2750
Audrey Farais - ext. 6900 |
Jim Greenfield - ext. 2059
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Abbie Kar - ext. 2006
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Elizabeth Wimmer - ext. 2750
Audrey Farais - ext. 6900 |
Elizabeth Wimmer - ext. 2750 |
| Zoning Examiner |
As Assigned |
As Assigned
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As Assigned
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As Assigned
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As Assigned
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| Team Assistants |
Wendy Bond - ext. 2466 |
Wendy Bond - ext. 2466
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Wendy Bond - ext. 2466 |
Wendy Bond - ext. 2466 |
Crystal Thorne - ext. 2006 |
Prior to filing an application, please read the Planning and Development Application Pre-Consultation Guide.
Development Services Application Review Fees By-Law 211-83, as amended, please contact the Development Client Services at 905-475-4861 or send an email request to dsc@markham.ca to confirm development review fees.
Please review the Calculating Development Charges documents for your development & area.
To confirm the application review fees, include the proposal along with the electronic copy of the site plan to the front counter email: dsc@markham.ca.
In order to process your Pre-consultation Request effectively, remit to the Development Client Services Front Counter directly.
The Zoning Search is an online request form. It is a free service and the reply may take up to 5 to 10 business days to complete.
All application submissions that require the TRCA (Toronto Region Conservation Authority) and/or York Region's review must provide separate packages for the agency's pre-consultation requirements which must include a covering letter that lists the reports and documents in the packages. If these packages are not complete, the City cannot accept the application.
Review the York Region and the City's The Clean Water Act Water Protection policies and protection. (policies and maps are included).
The following applications, can be submitted without a formal pre-consultation meeting, however, applicants are welcome to discuss their plans before submitting an application.
For further assistance, contact the Development Client Services during the hours of operation from Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM at 905-475-4861. If additional information is required, please e-mail dsc@markham.ca for prompt attention.
Section 45 of the Planning Act empowers the Committee of Adjustment to grant minor variances to an existing bylaw. Minor variances must to meet all of the following 4 tests under the Planning Act:
- The variance requested must meet the general intent and purpose of the bylaw;
- The variance requested must meet the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan;
- The variance requested must be desirable for the appropriate development of the applicable lands, building or structure; and
- The variance requested must be minor in nature.
- The Planning Act also gives the Committee of Adjustment the authority to grant the enlargement or extension of a legal non-conforming use. The Committee of Adjustment can impose conditions if an application is approved. These conditions must be satisfied before a building permit is issued, unless otherwise specified by the Committee.
Application Form
Application for Minor Variance Permit [PDF].
Please read the application instructions carefully. Submit your application to the Development Services Counter at the Thornhill Entrance, Anthony Roman Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham, Ontario.
Hearing Dates & Filing Deadlines
Please note – Filing deadlines may be modified at the discretion of the Director of Planning and Urban Design. Please contact the Secretary-Treasurer at 905-475-4721 to confirm filing deadlines.
Scheduling of Minor Variances will be determined by the Secretary-Treasurer. It is anticipated that applications are to be heard within 30 days of submission; however, this timing may change, as necessary to co-ordinate internal department and external agency comments to the Applicants, Committee Members and the Public.
2019 Minor Variance Hearing Dates
Hearing Dates 2019 (Wednesdays)
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Variances(A's) Sign Posting (Tuesdays)
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Variances(A's) Last Day for Appeal(Tuesdays)
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January 23
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January 8
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February 12
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February 6
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January 22
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February 26
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February 20
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February 5
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March 12
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March 13
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February 26
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April 2
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March 27
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March 12
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April 16
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April 10
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March 26
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April 30
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April 24
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April 9
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May 14
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May 8
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April 23
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May 28
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May 29
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May 14
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June 18
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June 12
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May 28
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July 2
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June 26
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June 11
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July 16
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July 10
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June 25
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July 30
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July 24
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July 9
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August 13
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August 7
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July 23
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August 27
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August 28
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August 13
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September 17
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September 11
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August 27
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October 1
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September 25
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September 10
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October 15
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October 9
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September 24
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October 29
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October 23
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October 8
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November 12
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November 13
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October 29
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December 3
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November 27
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November 12
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December 17
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December 11
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November 26
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December 31
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Please refer to the Minor Variance Application form for current information relating
to fees, submission requirements and required plans/drawings.
If you have any further questions, please contact Secretary Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment:
Phone: 905-475-4721
Fax: 905-479-7768
Email: COA@markham.ca
Markham's Committee of Adjustment has delegated authority to grant consents pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act. Consent applications may include the following:
- Divide (sever) land for the purpose of sale to create two or more new adjoining properties (however, a plan of subdivision is more appropriate if the creation of numerous new lots is proposed);
- Mortgage purposes;
- Lease purposes for a period of 21 years or more;
- Easements and rights-of-way;
- Correction of title; and
- Other.
Severance applications must meet specific criteria established under the Planning Act, including but not limited to the following:
- Conformity with the Official Plan and compatibility with adjacent uses of land;
- Compliance with the City's Zoning By-laws;
- The availability of adequate servicing (water and sewers);
- Adequacy of vehicular access;
- Suitability of the lands for the proposed use;
- Suitability of the shapes and dimensions of the proposed lots.
The Committee of Adjustment will impose conditions if a consent application is approved. Under the Planning Act, the applicant has one year from the date of approval to satisfy the conditions, and two years from the issuance of the Certificate of the Secretary-Treasurer to register the consent.
Application Form
Application for Consent to Sever Property [PDF]
Please read the application instructions carefully. Submit your application to the Development Services Counter (Thornhill Entrance), Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Boulevard., Markham, Ontario, L3R 9W3
Hearing Dates & Filing Deadlines
Please Note: Scheduling of Consents will be determined by the Secretary-Treasurer. It is anticipated that applications are to be heard within six to eight weeks from the date of receiving the application. Hearing dates are assigned at the discretion of the Secretary-Treasurer as it is necessary to co-ordinate internal department and external agency comments to Applicants, Committee Members and the Public.
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Hearing Dates 2019 (Wednesdays)
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Consent (B's) Sign Posting (Tuesdays)
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January 23
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January 8
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February 6
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January 22
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February 20
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February 5
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March 13
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February 26
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March 27
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March 12
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April 10
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March 26
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April 24
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April 9
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May 8
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April 23
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May 29
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May 14
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June 12
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May 28
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June 26
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June 11
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July 10
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June 25
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July 24
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July 9
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August 7
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July 23
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August 28
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August 13
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September 11
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August 27
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September 25
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September 10
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October 9
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September 24
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October 23
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October 8
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November 13
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October 29
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November 27
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November 12
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December 11
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November 26
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Fees:
All consent application fees require the collection of an additional 13% for HST. (Applications Fees may change in accordance with By-law 211-83, as amended annually). Application fees are collected, reduced, or waived in accordance with the provisions of Section 69 of the Planning Act.
Last day for appeal of a consent is 20 days from the date that the notice of decision was given under Section 53(17) or 53(24) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c, P.13.
Please refer to the Consent Application form for current information relating to fees, submission requirements and required Drawings.
If you have further questions, please contact the Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment:
Phone: 905 475 4721
Fax: 905 479 7768
E-mail: Committeeofadjustment@markham.ca
