Things You Will Want to Know

STREET LIGHTS   
Street lights add to the safety of all residential neighborhoods. To
report a damaged or burnt out street light, please contact City Hall at 331-4905 ext 225.

VOTER REGISTRATION   
Citizens may register to vote at City Hall anytime during regular business hours. Two pieces of residential identification are required at the time of registration.

BUSHES   
Markham ordinances provides that residents who own corner lots must trim their bushes and trees to a MAXIMUM height of 3 feet so they do not obstruct traffic vision. Violation can cause the resident to be ticketed. (330)

SNOWFALL PARKING   
Parking is prohibited on both sides of all streets for a period of 24 hours during or following a snowfall of two inches or more. (931)

SIGN ORDINANCE   
Signs designating “FOR SALE”, “OPEN HOUSE” or “NEW HOME INSPECTION”, or similar signs are permitted in a residential area. For Sale sings are also permitted on commercial property. Ordinance 99-O-1674 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REVOKING A PROVISION OF THE MARKAM ZONING CODE 156.276 (A) (5) “FOR SALE SIGNS”.

NOISE ORDINANCE   
It shall be unlawful for a person to generate or to create a sound which can be heard more than seventy five (75) feet from the source of the sound. (1716)

ANIMAL REGULATION   
All dogs must be licensed and dog tags may be purchased for $15.00 at City Hall.   The license year is December 1st to February 28th (February 29th in a leap year).  March 1^st the tag doubles to $30.00 and April 1^st the tag triples to $45.00 and remains at that rate until the following December. A receipt confirming rabies vaccination must be presented at the time of purchase.

Dogs must be kept inside a fence chained or leashed at all times. It is unlawful to harbor any animal which disturbs the peace by loud noises at any time of the day or night.

No more than three dogs or cats may be kept within any one household. Farm animals are not allowed except on property of five acres or more.
All animals must be provided with proper food, drink, shelter and air. No animal may be chained or tied in such a manner that the animal cannot freely stand or move about. These ordinances will be enforced by the Markham Animal Control Officer. Any person violating these ordinances can and will be fined as much as $200.00 for each offense.

PICK-UP   
Anyone wishing to give up an animal may do so by calling the Markham Police Department’s non-emergency number at 339-8877.

HOUSE NUMBERS   
Each residence and business is required to have the street address displayed in such a manner that it is visible from the street. (427)

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