Markham City Zoning Code
ZONING MAP
STANDARDS
§ 156.030 SHORT TITLE.
This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Official Map and Standards Ordinance”.
(Prior Code, § 156.030)
§ 156.031 PURPOSE.
It is the purpose of this subchapter: to adopt an official map; to adopt and designate official standards for the development and redevelopment of the municipality; and to provide for the filing of copies of such maps and standards in the office of the City Clerk for the information of the public.
(Prior Code, § 156.031)
§ 156.032 IDENTIFICATION OF MAPS AND STANDARDS ADOPTED BY REFERENCE.
Previously printed maps and standards attached to the Zoning Code and incorporated in this chapter by reference and made a part of this chapter shall be identified by the following statement marked or stamped thereon: “Adopted by reference as a part of the Official Map and Standards Ordinance passed on 3-6-1969 by the City Council of the City of Markham, Illinois, approved by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk on 3-6-1969.”
(Prior Code, § 156.032)
§ 156.033 OFFICIAL MAP ADOPTED BY REFERENCE.
The following map attached to the Zoning Code and on file in the City Clerk’s office, is incorporated by reference and adopted as a part of this chapter and shall be known as the official map or parts thereof:
(A) Future annexations, land suitable for annexation and recommended zoning, 3-6-1969;
(B) Major streets, proposed major streets and other connecting streets, 3-6-1969; and
(C) Public grounds, proposed public parks, playgrounds, school sites and other public grounds, 3-6-1969.
(Prior Code, § 156.033)
§ 156.034 OFFICIAL STANDARDS ADOPTED BY REFERENCE.
(A) The standards attached to this chapter are incorporated by reference and shall be known as the official standards of the city.
(B) These standards are found in this code as follows:
(1) Ch. 53, Waterworks and Sewerage System; Private Water and Sewer System;
(2) Ch. 98, Streets and Sidewalks; and
(3) Ch. 154, Subdivision Regulations.
(Prior Code, § 156.034)
§ 156.035 USE OF MAPS AND STANDARDS IN OTHER ORDINANCES.
§ 156.036 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ADOPTED.
The “Markham Comprehensive Plan Update” prepared by Teska Associates, LTD. dated June 19, 2024 and approved by the City Council on June 19, 2024 is the Official Comprehensive Plan for the city.
(Prior Code, § 156.036) (Ord. 24-O-2391, passed 6-19-2024)
§ 156.037 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF SUBCHAPTER.
Provisions of this chapter, including such maps and standards as are adopted by reference, which also may be incorporated by reference in other regulator ordinances shall be administered and enforced by the officers designated in such regulatory ordinances. Those provisions of this chapter not incorporated in other ordinances shall be enforced by the Mayor.
(Prior Code, § 156.037)