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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Abutting 150 Main Street East, Hamilton, established by Registered Plan 48, in the City of Hamilton, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 62R-20413, being Part of PIN 17170-0156 (LT), City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
Abutting 49 Walnut Street South, Hamilton, established by Registered Plan 48, in the City of Hamilton, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 62R-20965, being Part of PIN 17169-0007 (LT), City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on January 23, 2019.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
As amended by By-law No. 15-118, respecting lands located at 73 and 110 Aeropark Boulevard, Glanbrook. ZAH-18-060
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 119 Highway No. 5 West, Flamborough. ZAR-18-043
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 865 West 5th Street (Hamilton). ZAR-18-026
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
To Permit the Development of a Future Stand-Alone Residential or Mixed Use Development on Lands Located at 86, 88, 90, 92 and 94 Lakeview Drive and a Portion of 96 Lakeview Drive (Stoney Creek). ZAC-17-020
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 90 Creanona Boulevard. ZAR-17-033
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 90 Creanona Boulevard. ZAR-17-033
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 19 Highland Road East (Stoney Creek). ZAC-17-055
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning