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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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.
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By-laws are the official rules that define how the City is governed
Documents
“Foothills of Winona – Phases 2 and 3”, municipally Known as 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 26, 28 and 30 Foothills Lane, Stoney Creek.
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision. PLC-20-010
Municipally known as 116 and 134 Robertson Road; 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 30, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 56 Beasley Grove; and 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13 Cooley Grove, Ancaster.
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision. PLC-20-014
- Schedule 5 (Stop Control)
Being Block 238 on Plan 62M-1237.
Being Block 233 on Plan 62M-1237, City of Hamilton.
- Schedule 2 (Through Highways)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
- Schedule 15 (Commercial Vehicle Loading Zones)
- Schedule 23 (Special Enforcement Area – Tiffany and Sherman Falls)
- Schedule 5 (Parking Meters)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on February 24, 2021.
Established by Registered Plan 219, in the City of Hamilton, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 62R-21272, being Part of PIN 17198-0013 (LT), City of Hamilton.
To add provisions relating to natural burials, the interment of pets, and to make other housekeeping amendments relating to cemetery operations.
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision. PLC-20-006
Related to funding provided under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program.
To adopt procedures governing the calling, place, and proceedings of meetings.
Office Consolidation as of November 2023.
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at 9 Westbourne Road, Hamilton.
ZAS-20-003
Respecting Lands Located at 206 and 208 King Street West.
ZAC-17-046
Respecting Lands Located at 95-97 Fairholt Road South, Hamilton.
ZAR-19-054
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on February 10, 2021.
As represented by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the Province of Ontario to Receive Funding Under the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative and the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative
To Repeal and Replace By-law No. 17-277 Emergency Management Program By-law
Repealed by By-law No. 22-005, January 19, 2022
- Schedule 8 – No Parking
- Schedule 12 – Permit
- Schedule 13 – No Stopping
- Schedule 14 – Wheelchair Loading Zone