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Disclaimer: By-laws contained in this section have been prepared for the purpose of convenience only and are not certified true copies. Where available, office consolidated versions, combining the original By-law and any amendments, are provided for ease of use. For accurate reference, consult copies of the official By-laws and documents in the Records Division of the Office of the City Clerk.
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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. The City of Hamilton provides online access to reference copies of current by-laws dating from 2004 to the present.
There may be one or more subject categories assigned to each by-law depending on context. Selecting a specific category can narrow your search.
By-laws are the official rules that define how the City is governed
Documents
To Amend Zoning By-law No. 05-200, Respecting Lands Located at 392, 398, 400, 402, 406 and 412 Wilson Street East and 15 Lorne Avenue, Ancaster
The Tribunal Orders that a. the Applicant's Official Plan Amendment appeal is dismissed; b. The Applicant's Zoning By-law Amendment appeal is allowed in part and the City of Hamilton's Zoning By-law No. 05-200 is hereby amended as set out in Schedule "A" to this Order.
To Amend Zoning By-law No. 05-200 with Respect to Lands Located at 851 Lawrence Road, Hamilton.
ZAC-23-040
Not Final and Binding
To Amend Zoning By-law No. 05-200 Respecting Lands Located at 12 Louisa Street, Flamborough.
ZAR-22-004
Not Final and Binding
To Amend Zoning By-law No. 05-200 with respect to lands located at 82 Carlson Street, Stoney Creek.
To Amend By-law No. 10-122, Being a By-law to Prohibit and Regulate Fortification and Protective Elements of Land
To Amend By-law No. 16-184, being a By-law to Regulate Enclosures for Privately-Owned Outdoor Pools
To Amend By-law No. 21-021, A By-law to Govern the Proceedings of Council and Committees of Council
ZAC-22-047
ZAC-23-033
ZAC-23-036
FINAL AND BINDING
To Amend By-law No. 01-218, as amended, Being a By-law to Regulate On-Street Parking
Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
To Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 193 to the Urban Hamilton Official Plan Respecting 1225 Old Golf Links Road (Ancaster)
Not Final and Binding
To Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 195 to the Urban Hamilton Official Plan Respecting 2080 Rymal Road (Glanbrook)
Not Final and Binding
To Amend Zoning By-law No. 464 (Glanbrook) Respecting Lands Located at 2800 Library Lane and 2641 Regional Road 56 (Glanbrook)
ZAC-23-022
Not Final and Binding
To Amend Zoning By-law No. 05-200, Respecting Lands Located at 1225 Old Golf Links Road, Ancaster
ZAC-23-041
UHOPA-23-017
Not Final and Binding
To Amend Zoning By-law No. 05-200 Respecting Lands Located at 130 Haida Avenue (formerly 65 Guise Street East), Hamilton
ZAC-22-003
UHOPA-22-0001
Not Final and Binding
To Amend Zoning By-law No. 05-200 with Respect to Lands Located at 2080 Rymal Road East, Glanbrook
ZAC-20-015
UHOPA-20-011
Not FInal and Binding
To Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 251 to the City of Hamilton Official Plan, Respecting 65 Guise Street East (Pier 8, Bloxk 16) (Hamilton)
Not Final and Binding
To Amend By-law No. 01-215, Being a By-law To Regulate Traffic
Schedule 9 (No Right Turn on Red)
Schedule 18 (Bicycle Lanes)
To Amend By-law No. 15-058, a By-law Respecting Building Permits and Related Matters