City-wide comprehensive zoning by-law (signed, with schedules/maps) regulating permitted land uses, density, setbacks and built form across Markham; hosted on the City's own eScribe meeting-document system.
Zoning & land use — Markham, Ontario
What can I build? Do I need a development permit?
The City of Markham, Ontario has 3 adopted bylaws on file: Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2024-19; Site Plan Control By-law 262-94; Urban Zoning By-law 177-96 (Office Consolidation), verified 2026-08-23.
Designates the whole City as a site plan control area under the Planning Act, requiring site plan approval before development/redevelopment of most properties. Consolidated to Sept 30, 2025.
Legacy area-specific zoning by-law (office consolidation to Oct 25, 2024) still governing land use/built form for parts of Markham not yet brought under the new Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2024-19.