MarkhamZoningPreliminary Zoning Review

Zoning AI PreCheck Frequently Asked Questions

Published by City of Markham

This is the City of Markham’s document, as published on its website on 18 October 2026. The municipality may have changed it since: check the current version at the source. Legal notice

Type
Guide
Published by
City of Markham
Also called
FAQ
For
any
Building types
All building types
Pages
4

Overview

The City of Markham Building Standards' four-page Frequently Asked Questions on Zoning AI PreCheck, linked from the Building News and Guide To Building Permits pages. It describes the optional, no-cost, AI-assisted zoning check in the permit portal for New Single Detached House applications, available from Summer 2026, and answers questions on how it works, what the report contains, that it is informational only and approves nothing, the Archistar platform behind it, copyright and data use, storage and security, preparing and uploading drawings, and who to contact.

What it covers

  • The Basics
  • How It Works
  • Your Report
  • The Technology
  • Your Drawings and Your Data
  • Preparing and Uploading Your Drawings
  • Getting Help
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