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General Mailing Address:
101 Town Centre Boulevard
MARKHAM, ON
L3R 9W3
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  Last updated Aug 13, 2010
Forms & Applications

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Adopt-a-Park Freedom of Information
Advertising Heritage Conservation
Animal Licences Lottery Licences
Birth Registration Markham Theatre for Performing Arts
Backflow Preventer Testing Application Marriage Licences
Building and Planning Permits Milne Park Applications
Business Planning
  BizPal Public Spaces Display
  Business Immigration Purchasing (Bidders)
Community Events Calendar Recreation/Registration
Construction & Utilities Refund of Recovery Deposits
Council and Committees Roads and Works
  Appearing Before Council (Deputation) Road Watch Complaint Form
  Advisory Board/Committee Application Special Events
Death Registration Sportsfield Permit Applications
Dog Off Leash Area Application Taxes
Environmental Sustainability Fund Trees - Application to Permit Injury or Destruction of Trees
Fire & Emergency Services Volunteering
Frederick Horsman Varley Art Gallery Volunteer Ice Rink Application

 

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 Advertising Back to Top

  1. Advertise in Markham Life magazine » 
    Over 90,000 families will receive Markham's newest publication - Markham Life Magazine - delivered right to their doorstep four times a year. It's one of the most cost-efficient methods to reach your target audience within Markham. 

    Advertisers: complete and fax advertising contacts to 905-554-3052, attn: Barb Kerr, Sales Manager.

  2. Arena Boards & Back Lits Advertisement (638k/13p)
    Be seen by over 2.5 million people per year.
 Animal Licences Back to Top
 Backflow Preventer Tester Application Back to Top
 Birth Registration Back to Top
  • Birth Certificate (324k/4p)
    The Clerk's Department registers all births that occur in Markham.
    Note: You can only use this form to get certificates for births that happened in Ontario. The Office of the Registrar General keeps records of births for 95 years. If you need older records, contact the Archives of Ontario, 77 Greenville Street, Toronto ON M7A 2R9 Attn: Vital Statistics Reference Archivist or Telephone the Vital Statistics Hot Line at 416-327-1593.
  • OR apply online at https://www.orgforms.gov.on.ca/eForms/start.do?lang=en External Link
 Building and Planning Permits Back to Top

Prior to each submission of an application, please carefully review the Calculating Development Charges documents. (PDF Document 238k/12p) and 2009-159 (PDF Document 60k/5p), a by-law to amend By-Law 211-83, as amended (a by-law to prescribe a Tariff of Fees for the Processing of Planning Applications) 

Building Forms
For more information regarding the following Building documents/applications, please contact Building Standards at 905-475-4870.

Planning & Development Forms
Application forms from the Planning Division are available in PDF file format below. Simply click on the relevant file format to download. Once downloaded you can review the forms, complete them and submit them to the Planning and Development Department at the Development Services Counter at the Markham Civic Centre (Thornhill entrance)

For further assistance, please contact the Development Client Services at 905-475-4861.

Prior to making an application, please read the Planning and Development Application Pre-Consultation Guide (54k/2p). Further, if you wish to review the Development Application Process flow charts, please click here.

For the following types of applications, it is a requirement that the applicants consult the Town staff before submitting their planning application and the pre-consultation form should be the first form applicants use:

The following applications, can be submitted without a formal pre-consultation meeting, however, applicants are always welcome to discuss their plans before submitting an application:

Prior to submitting an application for Consent to Severe property, please read the Committee of Adjustment Guide.

Zoning search is an online form:

 

 Business Back to Top
  • BizPal
    BizPal is a free online service that helps you identify and obtain the permits and licences you need in order to open or expand your business.
  • Doing Business in Ontario Online Registration Form
    The Business Immigration Section of the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade holds a free general information seminar for individuals who are interested in immigrating to Ontario under the Business Immigration Program. Apply online for an upcoming "Doing Business In Ontario (DBIO)" Seminars for Recently Landed Business Immigrants.
 Community Events Calendar Back to Top
 Construction & Utilities Back to Top
 Council and Committees Back to Top
 Death Registration Back to Top
  • Request for Death Certificate (172k/2p)
    The Clerk's Department registers all deaths that occur in Markham.
    Note: You can only use this form to get certificates for deaths that happened in Ontario. The Office of the Registrar General keeps records of deaths for 70 years. If you need older records, contact the Archives of Ontario, 77 Greenville Street, Toronto ON M7A 2R9 Attn: Vital Statistics Reference Archivist or Telephone the Vital Statistics Hot Line at 416-327-1593.
 Dog Off Leash Area Application Back to Top
  • Dog Off Leash Area Guidelines  (6 pages/33k)
  • Dog Off Leash Area Application  (1 pages/1k)
    Applications for new Dog Off Leash areas in Markham are submitted to the Leash Free Markham Committee for review. If the application meets all the guidelines, it will be forwarded to staff for review, and ultimately to Council for consideration.
 Extended Driveway Incentive Program Back to Top
  • Extended Driveway Incentive Program Form  (21k/1p)
    The Town of Markham would like to encourage residents who have existing non-complying driveways to bring them in accordance to all Bylaw regulations. If your driveway does not comply with Bylaw No. 2006-96, and you are willing to proactively bring it into compliance, the Town of Markham has an Extended Driveway Incentive Program.
 Fire & Emergency Services Back to Top
  • Fire Access Route Application (20k/1p)
    Submit application form, drawings and processing fee by mail to: Markham Fire & Emergency Services 101 Town Centre Blvd. Markham, ON  L3R 9W3 *Use legal size paper (8.5"x14") setting to print
  • Fire Safety Plan
    A fire safety plan helps to ensure effective utilization of fire safety systems, equipment and procedures in a building to protect people from fire. Download the appropriate template for your building. Provide all requested information and submit it via email to: nwebb@markham.ca
 Frederick Horsman Varley Art Gallery Back to Top

We are open for School programs Wednesday through Friday from September through June. Guided Tours can be booked during two daily time slots: either 10 am to noon or 12:30 - 3:30 pm. Teachers can combine Generic topics with exhibition-related topics or request a custom tailor programs to meet specific needs!

Please book your tour at least 14 days in advance. A booking request form and a 50% deposit is required in order to confirm your booking.

 Freedom of Information Back to Top

The Ontario Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act gives the public the right to request access to government held information. The Act also protects personal information held by government organizations and provides individuals with a right of access to their own personal information. Visit Information and Privacy Commissioner/Ontario External Link for details.

  • Access/Correction Complaint Form External Link
  • A form for filing a complaint relating to a decision by a health information custodian in response to a request made under the Personal Health Information Protection Act.
 Heritage Conservation Back to Top

 

 Lottery Licences Back to Top

The Licence fee is 3% of the total retail value of prizes. You are required to submit a new application for each renewal period.

 Markham Environmental Sustainability Fund Back to Top

If you are interested in applying for funding from the MESF to assist with an environmental project within the Town of Markham, or for eligibility information (including deadlines) please see the Markham Environmental Sustainability Fund webpage or contact the Manager, Environmental Leadership at 905-415-7502 for more information.

 Markham Theatre for Performing Arts Back to Top

An elegant modern facility, the Markham Theatre is the perfect venue for performances, corporate events, and private functions for 8 to 528.

 Marriage Licences Back to Top
 Milne Park Applications Back to Top
 Planning Back to Top
 Public Spaces (Civic Centre) Back to Top
 Purchasing (Bidders) Back to Top
 Recreation/Registration Back to Top
 Refund of Recovery Deposits Back to Top
 Roads and Works Back to Top
 Road Watch Program Back to Top
 Special Events Back to Top

If your organization wishes to hold a special event such as a parade or festival, please contact

Special Events Coordinator
101 Town Centre Blvd.
Markham, ON L3R 9W3

Email: specialevents@markham.ca
Phone: 905-477-7000 ext. 3797
Fax: 905-475-4710

  • Special Event Application (Last modified: January 2009 - 83k/8p)
    Event Organizers to complete this application prior to hosting an organized activity involving the use of, or having impact on public property or facilities, or the temporary use of private property that varies from its current land use or requires approval from the Town of Markham. All events must comply with the Town of Markham's Zero Waste Policy. (26k/3p)

  • Road Use Application (Last modified: January 2009 - 45k/5p)
    To be completed if your event requires a road closure.
 Sportsfield Permit Applications Back to Top

Sportsfields require a permit and fee for use.  Provided here is access to the application forms, facility inventories and other information you'll require to complete the application process.

 Taxes Back to Top
 Tree Preservation Bylaw Back to Top
 Volunteering Back to Top
Learn about the Volunteer Orientation Workshop

 

 

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