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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at 179, 181, 183, 185, 187 and 189 Catharine Street North, Hamilton. ZAC-20-027
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 3140 and 3150Binbrook Road (Glanbrook). ZAC-19-03925CDM-202002
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
- Table 7: By-law No. 21-121 Off Road Vehicle By-law
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administrative Penalties
Home & Property
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on July 4, 2011.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
The land, owned by and located in the City of Hamilton, described as Blocks 12, and 13 on Plan 62M-1256, is established as a public highway, forming part of Utter Place.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
The name of part of the street known as Mountain Brow Road, being the portion from Granite Ridge Trail to King Road, and being part of PIN 17501-0159(LT) in the City of Hamilton; is hereby changed to King Road.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Streets
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on June 23, 2021.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
- Schedule 2 – Through Highways
- Schedule 3 – Through Highways, NPA
- Schedule 5 – Parking Meters
- Schedule 8 – No Parking Zones
- Schedule 13 – No Stopping Zones
- Schedule 14 – Wheelchair Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 2, 4, 5, 7, 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
- Schedule 2 – Speed Limits
- Schedule 10 – No Left Turn
- Schedule 13 – Designated Traffic Lanes
- Schedule 18 – Bicycle Lanes
Impact
Ward: 1, 4, 10, 12, 13, 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 5 – Stop Control
Impact
Ward: 6, 9, 11, 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic