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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on May 2, 2018.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
“Summerlea West Phase 2A”, 3 and 9 Binhaven Boulevard. PLC-18-016
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of subdivision. PLC-16-028
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Municipally known as
- 57-72 Foothills Lane,
- 1-15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 41 and 33 – 65 Pinot Crescent,
- 101, 103, 105, 107, 109, 111, 113, 115, 117, 119-131 Sonoma Lane,
- 2, 4, 6, and 8-20 Zinfandel Drive, Stoney Creek.
PLC-18-018
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Respecting Lands Located in Certain Residential Areas of Ancaster (“ER” Zoned Lands). CI-18-A
Repealed and Replaced by By-law 24-186
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Planning
- Schedule 5 (Stop Control)
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Respecting Lands Located at 500 Upper Wellington Street (Hamilton). ZAC-17-061
Impact
Ward: 7
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
- Schedule 6 (Time Limit Parking)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking)
- Schedule 10 (Alternate Side Parking
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 14 (Wheelchair Loading Zones)
Impact
Ward: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
The property located at 1014 King Street West, Hamilton, Ontario and more particularly described in Schedule "A" hereto annexed and forming part of this by-law, is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value.
Impact
Ward: 1
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
Land Designation