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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on April 15, 2020
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 Block 125 on Plan 62M-1116, is established as a public highway, forming part of Lockman Drive.
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 Part 3 on Plan 62R-21163 is established as a public highway, forming part of Parkdale Avenue South.
Impact
Ward: 4
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
The land, owned by and located in the City of Hamilton, described as Part 4 on Plan 62R-21163 is established as a public highway, forming part of Queenston Road.
Impact
Ward: 4
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
The land, owned by and located in the City of Hamilton, described as Parts 1 & 2 on Plan 62R-21163 is established as a public highway, forming part of Main Street East.
Impact
Ward: 4
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on April 8, 2020
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Pursuant to the Hamilton Fire Department establishing and regulating By-law No. 19-034 and To Repeal By-law Nos.19-201 and 20-038.
Repealed by By-law No. 22-024 February 9, 2022
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Public Safety
Appointments & Delegations
To provide for updated sections of the By-law 18-270, as amended, when members of Council are participating at ELECTRONIC Council and/or Committee meetings during an emergency when attending in-person is not possible.
Repealed by By-law No. 21-021 February 24, 2021
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Procedure
To support the intent and purpose of the Provincial Orders made under the Act in order to protect the health, safety and well-being of persons in the City of Hamilton by prohibiting certain activities and regulating physical distancing during the COVID-19 Emergency
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
Amended to recognize that the Land Registry Office may decline to register agreements on title of properties.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administration