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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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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Documents
Respecting 20 Saveryn Road (Glanbrook)
Impact
Ward 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Building
Finance
The R4 zone permitted uses:
- Artist Studio
- Commercial School
- Community Garden
- Craftsperson Shop
- Child Care Centre
- Financial Establishment
- Lodging House
- Medical Clinic
- Multiple Dwelling
- Multiple Dwelling Townhouse
- Office
- Personal Service
- Place of Worship
- Repair Service
- Restaurant
- Retail
- Residential Care Facility
- Retirement Home
- Social Services Establishment
- Tradesperson’s Shop
- Urban Farm
- Veterinary Service
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
The R4 Zone permitted uses:
- Artist Studio
- Community Garden
- Craftsperson Shop
- Child Care Centre
- Lodging House
- Multiple Dwelling
- Multiple Dwelling Townhouse
- Office
- Personal Service
- Residential Care Facility
- Retirement Home
- Repair Service
- Restaurant
- Retail
- Social Services Establishment
- Tradesperson’s Shop
- Urban Farm
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
The R3 Zone permitted uses:
- Child Care Centre
- Community Garden
- Lodging House
- Multiple Dwelling
- Multiple Dwelling Townhouse
- Residential Care Facility
- Retirement Home
- Urban Farm
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
Respecting Addresses along Upper James between Lincoln Alexander Parkway and Hydro Corridor
Impact
Ward 8
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting: 1117 Garner Road East and 865 Queenston Road, Ancaster & Hamilton
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
- Schedule 6 - Time Limit
- Schedule 8 - No Parking
- Schedule 12 - Permit
Impact
Wards 3, 4, 5, 10, 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administration
Impact
Ward 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
Respecting: 3105 Fletcher Road, Glanbrook
Impact
Ward 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Impact
Ward 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
Not Final and Binding
Impact
Ward 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Township of Glanbrook (464)
Impact
Ward 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
Not Final and Binding
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
To Designate Property Located at 104 King Street West, Dundas, City of Hamilton as Property of Cultural Heritage Value
Impact
Ward 13
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
To Designate Properties Located at 165-191 and 195-205 King Street East, Hamilton as Properties of Cultural Heritage Value
Impact
Ward 2
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage