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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 and 4 on Plan 62R-20060, is established as a public highway, forming part of Acadia Drive.
Impact
Ward: 7
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on August 16, 2019.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Dan Milovanovic is appointed as Deputy Fire Chief pursuant to the Hamilton Fire Department Establishing and Regulating By-law No. 19-034.
Repealed by By-law 20-052 April 8, 2020
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Public Safety
Appointments & Delegations
- Schedule 9 (No Right Turn on Red)
Impact
Ward: 6
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Amended by deleting and replacing Schedule “C”.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 14 (Wheelchair Loading Zones)
- Schedule 15 (Commercial Vehicle Loading Zones)
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting Lands Located at 360 Mohawk Road West. ZAC-18-046
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
Respecting Lands Located at 336 and 338 King Street West in the former Town of Dundas. ZAR-19-020
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Dundas (3581-86)
Updated to include a new fee in Schedule “A”.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Planning
As amended by By-law 18-114 Respecting Lands Located at 154 Main Street East and 49 Walnut Street South. ZAR-17-074/ UHOPA-18-018
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning