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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
The land, owned by and located in the City of Hamilton, described as Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22 on Plan 62R-20684, be established as a public highway to form part of North Waterdown Drive.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Respecting Lands Located at 35 Londonderry Drive, Ancaster. ZAC-17-072
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Block 255, within Registered Plan No. 62M-1257, municipally known as 59, 63 and 67 Cuesta Heights.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
A municipality may incur a debt for municipal purposes, whether by borrowing money or in any other way, and may issue debentures and prescribed financial instruments and enter prescribed financial agreements for or in relation to the debt.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on October 28, 2020.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
To add an additional Leash Free Park under subsection 7.4(a).
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Animals & Wildlife
Responsible Animal Ownership
- Schedule 5 (Stop Control)
Impact
Ward: 2, 13, 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 6 (Time Limit Parking)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
- Schedule 20 (School Bus Loading Zones)
- Schedule 23 (Special Enforcement Area)
Impact
Ward: 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting 35 Londonderry Drive, Ancaster.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting 235 Main Street West, 74 Queen Street South, 2444 and 246 Jackson Street West (Hamilton)
Impact
Ward: 1
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban