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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 Block 5 on Plan 62M-1253, is established as a public highway, forming part of Beasley Grove.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
The land, owned by and located in the City of Hamilton, described as Block 679 on Plan 62M-1266, is established as a public highway, forming part of Skinner Road.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
To designate the entire City of Hamilton as a "Community Improvement Project Area" for the purposes of the Water and Wastewater Infrastructure improvement on private property.
Repeals By-law 13-079, respecting the former Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Support Community Project Area.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Planning
To adopt an updated Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Support Community Improvement Plan, in accordance with the Planning Act, to facilitate community improvement within both the urban and rural areas to promote Hamilton’s adaptation to climate change and protection of the health of Hamilton’s citizens through various municipal initiatives.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Planning
Municipally Known as 1 Garlent Avenue and 22, 24, 26, 28 and 30 Cleland Avenue (Ancaster).
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Municipally Known as 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61 and 63 Beasley Grove, Ancaster
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on August 21, 2020.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
To impose fees or charges on any class of persons for various services or activities and for use of its property.
Repealed by By-law No. 21-119 July 9, 2021
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
To include standards for the construction and maintenance of water supply lines.
Repealed by By-law 23-162, September 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
As amended, to reflect the change to the time of the regular meetings of Council.
Repealed by By-law No. 21-021 February 24, 2021
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Procedure