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Documents
Respecting Commercial Entertainment and Recreation on Outdoor Commercial Patios in the former City of Stoney Creek. CI 22-D
Respecting Housekeeping Amendments
Respecting 222, 226 and 228 Barton Street East and 255, 257, 261, 263 and 265 Wellington Street North, Hamilton.
Respecting Modifications and Updates to the Administration, Definitions, General Provisions, Parking, Commercial and Mixed Use Zones, Industrial Zones, Rural Zones, Zoning Maps, Special Exceptions, Holding Provisions, and Special Figures. CI 22-C
Respecting Consolidated Lot Development.
Respecting Modifications to the Existing Residential “ER” Zone in the former Town of Ancaster Zoning By-law. CI 22-C
Respecting Lands Located at 105 Braeheid Avenue, Flamborough. CI 22-C
As amended by By-law No. 21-249, Respecting Lands Located at 311 and 313 Stone Church Road East. CI 22-C
Respecting Lands known as Green Millan Shores Estates (Frances Avenue, Southshore Crescent, Lakefront Drive, Waterview Drive, Lakewalk Drive), Stoney Creek. CI 22-C
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on April 13, 2022.
- Schedule 1 (Arterial Routes)
- Schedule 2 (Through Highways)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 9 (Alternate Side Parking)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
Amendments address the discharge of fireworks and to address other housekeeping matters. Repeals By-law No. 07-025
Respecting Lands Located at 525 Rymal Road West, Hamilton. ZAC-20-044/ 25T-202010
Respecting Lands Located at 222, 226 and 228 Barton Street East and 255, 257, 261, 263 and 265 Wellington Street North, Hamilton. ZAC-20-013/ UHOPA-20-08
The land, owned by and located in the City of Hamilton, described as Part of Lot 15, Concession 1 in the Geographic Township of Glanford, in the City of Hamilton, designated as Part 2 on Plan 62R-13179, is established as a public highway, forming part of Glover Road.
The land, owned by and located in the City of Hamilton, described as Part of Lot 48 on Registered Plan 1470, designated as Parts 2 and 3 on Plan 62R-17992 and Part 8 on Plan 62R-18201, is established as a public highway, forming part of Nebo Road.
Respecting Lands Located at 866 West 5th Street, Hamilton. ZAC-21-036
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at Part of Lots 52 and 53, Concession 3 (Ancaster).
For Housekeeping Amendments
Schedule 25 - Taxi Meter Rate