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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Established by Registered Plan 534, City of Hamilton, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 62R-20706, being part of PIN 17265-0332 (LT); City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 4
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of subdivision. PLC-15-030
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on May 9, 2018.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
- Schedule 21 – Food Premises
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Permits & Licensing
Respecting Downtown Hamilton Secondary Plan.
Not Final and Binding
Impact
Ward: 2, 3
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Downtown Hamilton Secondary Plan
Impact
Ward: 2, 3
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
To Amend Zoning By-law No. 05-200 Respecting Downtown Zones & New Utility (U2) Zone
Impact
Ward: 2, 3
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 240 Butter Road West, Ancaster. ZAA-18-004
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
- Schedule 8 (No Parking)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 14 (Wheelchair Loading Zones)
Impact
Ward: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Regarding 3 Shippee Avenue, Stoney Creek. ZAH-18-002
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Stoney Creek (3692-92)