Compliance
Compliance Letter requests are to be submitted through the Vaughan's Online Permitting Portal.
Compliance
A Compliance Letter is a property information report which provides pertinent information about a property that may be required for a real estate transaction and may include the following:
- Zoning designation
- Zoning setback compliance of structures shown on a legal property survey (if provided) (An up-to-date survey is recommended for such requests)
- Accepted Building Permit status
- Outstanding Orders and Notices
- Occupancy status
A Compliance Letter does not verify the lawful use of a property or compliance with the Zoning By-law.
A Compliance Letter is typically requested by lawyers or real estate agents acting on behalf of their clients (the purchaser) regarding the purchase and sale of property or for the financing of land. A Compliance Letter Request may be submitted to the City of Vaughan's Building Standards Department via the Online Permitting Portal.
For information regarding the following inquiries, please contact the relevant city departments directly:
| Inquiry | Department |
Restrictions Subdivision Development Site Servicing
Other - Lot grading |
|
Site Plan Agreement status Official Plan conformity and rezoning | Development Planning |
| Historical significance | Cultural Heritage Division of Development Planning |
| The preservation and protection of trees | Parks, Forestry and Horticulture Operations |
| Committee of Adjustment | Clerks Department |
Development charges Realty Tax inquiries | Development Finance Department Financial Planning |
| Local improvements | |
| Infrastructure Engineering Drawing | Program Management Office |
| Road Access | Assumed Roads - Transportation & Fleet Management Services - Email the Roads Program Manager
Unassumed Roads - Email all inquiries to |
| Un-Registered Service Easements | Real Estate |
| Property Standards Notices/Violations | By-Law and Compliance, Licensing and Permit Services |
Timelines
Three to five business days are required to process a request. If the Building Standards department is in possession of the compliance letter for a period of five working days, please call 905-832-8510 before 11 a.m. and the compliance letter will be processed on the next working day before 2 p.m. The letter will NOT automatically be placed in this process unless a call is received.
Additional Resources
- Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
- Childcare and Early Years Act, 2014
- Greenbelt Act, 2005
- Liquor Licence Act, 1990
- Ministry of Transportation
- Motor Vehicle Dealers Act, 2002
- Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, 2001
- Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council
- Planning Act, 1990
- Toronto and Region Conservation Authority