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Documents
- Schedule 8 – No Parking
- Schedule 12 – Permit Parking
- Schedule 13 – No Stopping
- Schedule 14 – Wheelchair LZ
- Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
- Schedule 3 (Flashing School Zones)
- Schedule 5 (Stop Sign Locations)
- Schedule 9 (No Right Turn on Red)
- Schedule 18 (Bicycle Lanes)
- Schedule 20 (Combined Foot & Bicycle Path)
- Schedule 29 (Weight Restrictions on Bridges)
- Schedule 31 (Designated Areas – Reduced Speed Limits)
- Schedule 34 (Community Safety Zones)
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on February 9, 2022.
As represented by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the City of Hamilton.
- Schedule 6 (Time Limit Parking)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 9 (Alternate Side Parking Zones F/T)
- Schedule 10 (Alternate Side Parking Apr-Nov)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
- Schedule 14 (Wheelchair Loading Zones)
- Schedule 16 (Taxi Zones)
- Schedule 20 (School Bus Loading Zones)
To appoint another person to the vacant Deputy Fire Chief position. Repeals By-law No. 20-052
Respecting lands located at 315 Robert Street and Part of 225 East Avenue North (Hamilton). ZAC-21-028/ UHOPA-21-013
Respecting 219, 225 and 247 East Avenue North and 315 Robert Street (Hamilton).
Respecting Lands Located at 281 Hamilton Drive and 356 Wilson Street West (Ancaster). ZAC-20-014/ UHOPA-20-009
Respecting 281 Hamilton Drive and 356 Wilson Street West (Ancaster).
To establish a code of conduct for members of its local boards, effective May 1, 2023.
- Section 8 - Conduct in Office, Including at Council and Committees.
- Sections 3.15 and 5.16
- Section (g) of Appendix “H”
- Appendix I – Hamilton Advisory Committee/Task Force Code of Conduct
- Section 3 of Appendix “J”
- Schedule 5 (Parking Meters)
- Schedule 6 (Time Limit Parking)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
- Schedule 14 (Wheelchair Loading Zones)
- Schedule 15 (Commercial Vehicle Loading Zones)
- Schedule 20 (School Bus Loading Zones)
OLT Attachment 2 - To Amend Zoning By-law No. 05-200 (Hamilton), Respecting Lands Located at 1630 Main Street West and 69 Sanders Boulevard.
The Tribunal Orders that the appeal is allowed, and the Official Plan for the City of Hamilton is amended as set out in Attachment 1 to this Order (22-014). The Tribunal further Orders that the appeal is allowed, and the Zoning By-law No. 05-200 is amended as set out in Attachment 2 to this Order. The Tribunal further Orders that the requirement of a 0.67 metre planting strip along the north property line adjacent to 10 West Park Avenue be incorporated in the Zoning By-law and address at the Site Plan Approval stage.
OLT Case No. OLT-21-001801, formerly PL200456
OLT File No. OLT-21-001801, formerly PL200456
Attachment 1 - Urban Hamilton Official Plan Amendment No. 162
The Tribunal Orders that the appeal is allowed, and the Official Plan for the City of Hamilton is amended as set out in Attachment 1 to this Order. The Tribunal further Orders that the appeal is allowed, and the Zoning By-law No. 05-200 is amended as set out in Attachment 2 to this Order (22-015). The Tribunal further Orders that the requirement of a 0.67 metre planting strip along the north property line adjacent to 10 West Park Avenue be incorporated in the Zoning By-law and address at the Site Plan Approval stage.
OLT Case No. OLT-21-001801, formerly PL200456
OLT File No. OLT-21-001801, formerly PL200456
OLT Schedule "B" - To Amend Zoning By-law No. 3692-92 (Stoney Creek), Respecting Lands Located at 19 Dawson Avenue, Stoney Creek.
The Tribunal allows the appeal in part and the Urban Hamilton Official Plan of the City of Hamilton is amended as set out in attached Schedule "A" to this Order (22-012). The Tribunal allows the appeal in part, and Zoning By-law No. 3692-92 (Stoney Creek) of the City of Hamilton is amended as set out in attached Schedule "B" to this Order. The site plan application submitted to the City of Hamilton for approval shall be in general conformity with the conceptual site plan and elevation drawings which are attached as Schedules "C" and "D" to this Order.
OLT Case No. PL210071
OLT File Nos. PL210071, PL210072
OLT Schedule "A" - Urban Hamilton Official Plan Amendment No. 160.
The Tribunal allows the appeal in part and the Urban Hamilton Official Plan of the City of Hamilton is amended as set out in attached Schedule "A" to this Order. The Tribunal allows the appeal in part, and Zoning By-law No. 3692-92 (Stoney Creek) of the City of Hamilton is amended as set out in attached Schedule "B" to this Order (22-013). The site plan application submitted to the City of Hamilton for approval shall be in general conformity with the conceptual site plan and elevation drawings which are attached as Schedules "C" and "D" to this Order.
OLT Case No. PL210071
OLT File Nos. PL210071, PL210072
OLT Schedule A - To Amend Zoning By-law No. 6593 Respecting Lands Located at 195 Wellington Street South, Hamilton
The Tribunal Orders that the appeal filed by Medallion Developments for the property known as 195 Wellington Street South, Hamilton is hereby allowed in part. The Tribunal further orders that the application for zoning by-law amendment filed in respect of the Subject Property is approved and City of Hamilton Zoning By-law No. 6593 is hereby amended in accordance with the Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Schedule "A". And the Tribunal further orders that no costs shall be sought or paid by or to any party in respect of this matter. For further certainty, each party will bear its own legal and consulting costs in relation to this matter.
OLT Case No. PL171389
OLT File No. PL171389
OLT-01 Attachment 1 - To Amend Zoning By-law No. 05-200, Respecting Lands located at 1190 Main Street West, 43, 47, 51 and 55 Forsyth Avenue South, 75, 77, 81, 83, 99, 103, 107, 111 and 115 Traymore Avenue and 50 Dalewood Avenue (Hamilton).
Tribunal has been advised in writing that the Parking Agreement has been executed, therefore the decision 22-010-OLT Attachment 1 is now Final.
OLT Case Nos. PL180302, PL200015
OLT File Nos. PL180302, PL200015