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Documents
- Section 2(2)
Repealed by By-law No. 21-165 September 29, 2021
- Lots 2-12, inclusive, Lots 14-21, inclusive, Lots 24-32, inclusive, and Lots 35-43, inclusive, Registered Plan No. 62M-1199, known as 39, 43, 49, 51, 55, 59, 63, 67, 71, 75, 79, 93, 97, 101, 105, 109, 113, 117 and 121 Crafter Crescent and
- 56, 57, 60, 61, 64, 65, 68, 69, 72, 73, 76, 77, 80, 81, 84, 85, 88 and 89 West Glen Avenue (Stoney Creek)
- 19-21, inclusive, 24-34, inclusive, 36-46, inclusive, 52-60, inclusive, 63-72, inclusive, and Blocks 73-79, inclusive, 81 and 84, Registered Plan No. 62M-1198, “Sherman Oaks”
- 4-14, 20-28, 32, 34, 36 and 42 Dulgaren Street,
- 7-27, 55-75, 81-105, 4-40 and 52-114 Chamomile Avenue and
- 11-51 Halo Court
Establishes part-tot control on land within registered plans of subdivision.
Imposing fees or charges for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of the municipality and for the use of the municipality’s property, including property under its control.
Repealed by By-law No. 15-030 January 21, 2015
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
- Lots 16 to 21, inclusive, 27, 49, 51, 52, and 56 to 60, inclusive, Registered Plan No. 62M-1178
- 50, 54, 58, 62, 66 & 70 ODonnel Drive,
- 7 Cook Street and
- 8, 11, 12, 15, 16, 20, 23 & 24 McAllistar Drive
- Lots 9, 10, 13, 49 to 54, inclusive, 59 to 63, inclusive, 68 and 70, Registered Plan No. 62M-1150
- 21, 27 and 33 Binhaven Boulevard,
- 67, 71, 99, 103, 107, 111, 115 and 119 Gowland Avenue and
- 68 Whitwell Way
Provides for the amendment of the subsections 18(1) and 21(1)
Repealed by By-law 23-162, September 13, 2023
To adopt a Community Improvement Plan for the Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Support Community Improvement Project Area, in accordance with the said Act, for the purposes of the community improvement.
Repealed by By-law No. 20-172 August 21, 2020
All Urban Areas of the City of Hamilton as identified, are hereby designated as the "Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Support Community Improvement Project Area".
Repealed by By-law No. 20-171 August 21, 2020
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
- Lots 80-105, Plan 62M-1182
- 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 73, 75 and 77 Waterbridge Street and
- 123 Penny Lane
Being Parts 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 27, 30, 34, 38 & 46 on 62R-19312, City of Hamilton
Respecting 1426-1430 Main Street East and 6 Crosthwaite Avenue South and 1429-1431 Main Street East and 17-21 Crosthwaite Avenue North.
To Adopt:
- Official Plan Amendment No. 140 to the former Town of Ancaster Official Plan;
- Official Plan Amendment No. 21 to the former Town of Dundas Official Plan;
- Official Plan Amendment No. 126 to the former Town of Flamborough Official Plan;
- Official Plan Amendment No. 85 to the former Township of Glanbrook Official Plan;
- Official Plan Amendment No. 227 to the former City of Hamilton Official Plan;
- Official Plan Amendment No. 165 to the former City of Stoney Creek Official Plan
Respecting Employment Designations
As amended, To delegate authority to the General Manager, Planning and Economic Development for certain grants and loans under the Downtown and Community Renewal Community Improvement Plan.
Repealed by By-law No. 21-165 September 29, 2021
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Blackburn Lane. Block 21 on Plan 62M-927.
Required because of increased needs for GO Transit Service arising from development within the City of Hamilton.
Repealed by By-law No. 21-165 September 29, 2021
Respecting Lands Located at 237 and 271 Lime Kiln Road, being Part of Lots 48 and 49, Concession 2, Ancaster - Exhibit 21B
Respecting Lands Located at 237 and 271 Lime Kiln Road, being Part of Lots 48 and 49, Concession 2, Ancaster - Exhibit 21 A