Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit a proposed covered porch.

Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit a proposed cabana.  

Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit a reduced number of parking spaces as well as reduced parking space size to accommodate a proposed café. 

Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit a proposed detached three car garage.

Vaughan is a city in demand. And as one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada, it continues to evolve. But city building doesn’t happen overnight. Well before construction begins, developments undergo a careful review by City of Vaughan staff, Vaughan Council, public agencies (such as the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, York Region and provincial ministries, where appropriate) … and you!

Learn how to dispose of construction materials

Whether you’re landscaping outdoors or redoing a room in your home, keep in mind that construction materials are not accepted in the City of Vaughan’s curbside garbage collection program. 

These weeds are not harmful to pets, lawns or gardens

The sun is shining, the bees are buzzing and dandelions have started popping up just about everywhere. Peak growing season for these persistent weeds is happening now and will last until June. While they can be an eyesore, dandelions are not harmful to your pets, lawn or garden – they are a part of Vaughan’s natural landscape and are an important food source for pollinators. 

Stormwater pond maintenance starts in May

City-wide spring maintenance is underway – and that will soon include work at more than 150 stormwater management ponds in Vaughan! From May to October, City of Vaughan staff complete three rounds of litter cleanup and grass cutting to ensure we can access each pond for operational purposes.