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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Respecting Lands Located at 191 King Street West, Hamilton. ZAD-20-021
Respecting Lands Located at 50 East Avenue North and 20 Emerald Street South.
Respecting Lands Located at 1552 Concession 2 Road West, Flamborough. ZAR-20-040
Respecting Lands Located at 480 & 500 Centennial Parkway North and 20 Warrington Street.
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at 9 Westbourne Road, Hamilton.
ZAS-20-003
Respecting lands located at 967-977 Arvin Avenue, Stoney Creek. ZAH-20-023
Respecting Lands Located at 321 Hatt Street in the former Town of Dundas. ZAR-20-036
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision. PLC-20-001
With respect to lands located at 1411 and 1415 Upper Wellington Street, Hamilton. ZAC-20-033
Respecting Lands Located at 20 Reid Avenue North, 11-17 and 41 Reid Avenue South, 22-116 Land Street, and 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, and 24 Hayes Avenue, Hamilton. ZAC-18-010/25T-201802
Respecting Lands Located at 15, 17 and 21 Stone Church Road East, Hamilton. ZAC-20-028
Respecting Modifications and Updates to Secondary Dwelling Unit and Secondary Dwelling Unit-Detached Regulations. CI 20-E
With Respect to Lands Located at 1031 Highway No. 52 North, Ancaster.
ZAR-20-32
As amended by By-law 18-003, respecting lands located at 20 Reid Avenue North, 11-17 and 41 Reid Avenue South, 22-116 Lang Street and 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 and 24 Hayes Avenue, Hamilton. ZAH-19-049
With Respect to Lands Located at 1031 Highway No. 52 North, Ancaster.
ZAR-20-32
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at 179, 181, 183, 185, 187 and 189 Catharine Street North, Hamilton. ZAC-20-027
To Amend Zoning By-law No. 05-200 with Respect to Lands Located at 329 Highland Road West, Stoney Creek. ZAC-20-004
As amended by By-law No. 17-240, respecting Lands Located at 267, 275-283 and 293 Upper Centennial Parkway, Stoney Creek. ZAH-20-025
Respecting the extension of the Temporary Use By-law for Outdoor Commercial Patios and an addition to and extension of the Temporary Use By-law for Temporary Tents. CI 20-F(3)
Respecting Lands Located at 20 Reid Avenue North, 11-17 Reid Avenue South, 22-116 Lang Street and 2-24 Hayes Avenue, Hamilton. ZAR-21-034