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Publication Date: March 12, 2026 - 18:08

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Ontario city uses strong mayor powers to block four units as-of-right

March 12, 2026
Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti posted his decision online to revoke a council plan that would have allowed up to four units on land previously zoned for only one.


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