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Documents
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on June 3, 2020.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
- Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
- Schedule 3 (Flashing School Zones – Reduced Speed Limit)
- Schedule 9 (No Right Turn on Red)
- Schedule 10 (No Left Turns)
- Schedule 13 (Designated Traffic Lanes)
Impact
Ward: 3, 7, 12, 13, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Respecting Lands Located at 392, 488 and 530 Dundas Street East (Flamborough). ZAH-19-027
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
As amended by By-law No. 19-111, respecting lands described as Block 131, Registered Plan No. 62M-1062, in the Former Township of Glanbrook, now in the City of Hamilton. ZAH-19-052
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
The land, owned by and located in the City of Hamilton, described as Parts 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, & 11 on Plan 62R-15395 is established as a public highway, forming part of Kingsview Drive.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Established by Registered Plan 452, in the City of Hamilton, subject to Instrument No. VM175601, being all of PIN 17571-0081 (LT), City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 5
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
Established by Lots 20 & 21, Concession 7, in the Geographic Township of Binbrook, in the City of Hamilton, designated as Part 1, Plan 62R-5283, being Part of PIN 17383-0144 (LT), City of Hamilton
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
Established by Firstly: Part of Road Allowance between Lots 20 & 21, Concession 7, in the Geographic Township of Binbrook, in the City of Hamilton, designated as Part 2 on Plan 62R-5283, being Part of the PIN 17383-0144 (LT),
Secondly: Part Lot 20, Concession 7 in the Geographic Township of Binbrook, in the City of Hamilton, designated as Part 2 on Plan 62R-5181, being Part of the PIN 17383-0144 (LT),
Thirdly: Part of Lot 20, Concession 7, in the Geographic Township of Binbrook, in the City of Hamilton, designated as Part 4 on Plan 62R-5181, being Part of the PIN 17383-0144 (LT)
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
Established by Firstly: Part of Road Allowance Between Lots 20 & 21, Concession 8, in the Geographic Township of Binbrook, in the City of Hamilton, designated as Part 6 on Plan 62R-5181, being Part of the PIN 17383-0144 (LT),
Secondly: Part of Lot 20, Concession 7, in the Geographic Township of Binbrook, in the City of Hamilton, designated as Part 8 on Plan 62R-5181, being Part of the PIN 17383-0144 (LT)
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on May 27/28, 2020.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming