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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
To Regulate Exterior Property Maintenance including Vegetation, Waste and Graffiti.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Respecting Lands Located at 574 Northcliffe Avenue, Dundas. ZAR-19-019
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Dundas (3581-86)
- Schedule 14 – Tree Cutting Services
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permits & Licensing
Business
- Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
Impact
Ward: 1, 9, 11, 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 5 (Stop Control)
Impact
Ward: 1, 3, 8, 13, 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
LPAT-02 - To Delete Certain Regulations and Implement New Regulations for the Existing Residential “ER” Zone (Ancaster)
The Tribunal Orders that the appeal is dismissed.
LPAT Case No. PL180522
LPAT File No. PL180522
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Decision
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Ancaster (87-57)
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Vienna Street. Part of Lot 27, Concession 4, in the Geographic Township of Saltfleet; in the City of Hamilton. Designated as Part 2 on Plan 62R-20335.
Impact
Ward: 5
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
From Highway No. 6 to the Municipal Boundary with the City of Burlington/Halton Region (Flamborough).
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Streets
Commonly known as Drakes Drive to Parkedge Drive.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Streets