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That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Springbreeze Heights. Block 21 on Plan 62M-1064.
- Official Plan Amendment No. 21 to the Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth Official Plan; and
- Official Plan Amendment No. 98 to the Town of Flamborough Official Plan
Respecting Lots 12 and 13, Concession 3 (East Flamborough).
Decision Order No.: 0717
Schedules 17 and 21 to Regulate Restaurants and Public Halls in Hess Village Entertainment District.
Repealed by By-law No. 09-111 May 27, 2009
To exempt certain lands from the provisions of By-law 2613 requiring a setback of 21.3 metres from the centreline of construction to allow for development.
The S3 Zone permitted uses:
- Agriculture (By-law No. 18-219, August 17, 2018)
- Community Garden (By-law No. 21-189, October 13, 2021)
- Day Nursery
- Educational Establishment
- Library
- Place of Worship
4.1 - Prohibited Uses
4.2 - Human Habitation not within Main Building
4.3 - Frontage on a Street
4.4 - Public Uses Permitted in all Zones
4.5 - Number of Dwellings Per Lot
4.6 - Permitted Yard Encroachments
4.7 - Reduction of Yards for Non-Conforming Lots
4.8 - Accessory Buildings in all Zones
4.9 - Air Conditioners and Pumps
4.10 - Satellite Dishes
4.11 - Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs/Spas
4.12 - Vacuum Clause
4.13 - Reduction in Regulations Resulting from Street Widening
4.14 - Laneways Deemed to be Streets
4.15 - Model Homes in Draft Plans of Subdivision
4.16 - Regulation for Consolidated Lot Development
4.17 - Airport
4.18 - Temporary Uses
4.19 - Visual Barrier
4.20 - Outdoor Commercial Patios
4.21 - Home Business
4.22 - Adequate Services
4.23 - Special Setbacks
4.24 - Conservation Authority Regulation Area
4.25 - Drive Through Regulations
4.26 - Urban Farm
4.27 - Community Garden
4.28 - Urban Farmers Market
4.29 - Minimum Distance Separation Formulae
4.30 - Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
4.31 - Niagara Escarpment Plan Development Control Area
4.32 - Reduction in Regulations Resulting from Public Transit Facilities
4.33 - Secondary Dwelling Unit and Secondary Dwelling Unit – Detached
The A2 zone permitted uses:
- Abattoir
- Agriculture
- Agricultural Processing Establishment - Stand Alone
- Agricultural Storage Establishment
- Community Garden (By-law No. 21-189, October 13, 2021)
- Farm Product Supply Dealer
- Kennel
- Livestock Assembly Point
- Residential Care Facility
- Secondary Uses to Agriculture
- Single Detached Dwelling
Veterinary Service – Farm Animal
The A1 zone permitted uses:
- Agriculture
- Community Garden (By-law No. 21-189, October 13, 2021)
- Residential Care Facility
- Secondary Uses to Agriculture
- Single Detached Dwelling
- Veterinary Service – Farm Animal
The M12 zone permitted uses:
- Agriculture
- Community Garden (By-law No. 21-189, October 13, 2021)
- Conservation
- Mineral Aggregate Operation
- Recreation, Passive
- Secondary Uses to Agriculture
2.1 - Establishment of Classifications and Zones
2.2 - Use of Zone Symbols
2.3 - Incorporation of Zoning Maps
2.4 - Incorporation of Schedules
2.5 - Incorporation of Appendices
2.6 - Interpretation of Zone Boundaries
2.7 - Interpretation of the By-law
Schedules 17 and 21 to Regulate Restaurants and Public Halls in Hess Village Entertainment District.
Repealed by By-law No. 06-213 July 12, 2006
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at 21 and 35 Stone Church Road.
- Official Plan Amendment No. 21 to the Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth Official Plan, and
- Official Plan Amendment No. 98 to the Town of Flamborough Official Plan
Respecting Part of Lots 12 and 13, Concession 3 (East Flamborough), in the former Town of Flamborough, and Block 157 Registered Plan 62M-739, City of Hamilton.
Between 14 and 18 Mary Street, Hamilton, being part of the alleyway lying between Lots 21 and 22, Registrar's Compiled Plan 1393, Designated as Part 1 on Plan 62R-16852, City of Hamilton.
As amended by By-law 03-304; Respecting the Lands Located at 21 Rosedale Avenue S-1491.
Decision Order No.: 0927
Respecting Lands Located in Part of Lot 21, Concession 3 (northwest corner of Carla Avenue and Green Road)
Respecting Lands Located at 21 and 35 Stone Church Road (Ancaster)