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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 property located at 24 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value.
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Heritage
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision. PLC-17-025(E)
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on June 24, 2020.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
That sections 2.3, 2.4 and 2.5 be repealed and replaced.
Repealed by By-law 20-164 August 13, 2020
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administrative Penalties
Public Safety
As amended, when members of the public are participating at ELECTRONIC Council and/or Committee meetings during an emergency when attending in-person is not possible with respect to the Planning Committee, Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee and associated Working Groups (Education and Communications Working Group, Policy and Design Working Group, Inventory and Research Working Group), Cross-Melville District Heritage Committee and Heritage Permit Review Committee in a manner that is consistent with the obligation to hold public meetings in accordance with applicable legislation.
Repealed by By-law No. 21-021 February 24, 2021
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Procedure
- Schedule 24 (Personal Transportation Provider)
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permits & Licensing
Business
To replace reporting to Council quarterly with reporting to Council semi-annually.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administration
- Schedule 4 (Yield Control)
- Schedule 5 (Stop Control)
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15
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 14 (Wheelchair Loading Zones)
- Schedule 15 (Commercial Vehicle Loading Zones)
- Schedule 20 (School Bus Loading Zones)
- Schedule 23 (Special Enforcement Area)
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting lands located at 295 Hamilton Drive, in the former Town of Ancaster. ZAH-19-051
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning