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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.
For by-laws and documents that are not available in an electronic format, email [email protected].
The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Respecting Text and Schedule/Mapping Amendment to Implement Transit Oriented Corridor Zoning for Wards 1, 3, 4, 5 and 9
Impact
Ward: 1, 3, 4, 5, 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
To Extend New Transit Oriented Corridor Zones between Jefferson Avenue (Hamilton) and Irene Avenue (Stoney Creek), Create One New Transit Oriented Corridor Zone, and Amend Existing Transit Oriented Corridor Zones.
Not Final and Binding
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 4, 5, 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Established by Registered Plan 62M-1172, in the City of Hamilton, designated as Part 6 on Plan 62R-20674; and Part of Lot 26, Concession 7, in the Geographic Township of Saltfleet, in the City of Hamilton, designated as Part 4 on Plan 62R-20674.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
Established by Registered Plan 62M-1208, in the City of Hamilton, designated as Part 1 on Plan 62R-20679.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
Amended by adding Schedule JJ as additional properties recently registered with a Tax Arrears Certificate and in compliance with the Municipal Act.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation
As represented by the Minister of Infrastructure for the Province of Ontario to Receive Funding Under the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Legal
Finance
Lots 8 to 11, inclusive, Registered Plan 62M-630, “Stanlow Industrial Park, Phase 1,” City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
To authorize the temporary borrowing of monies by the city to meet current budget expenditures for the year 2018 pending receipt of current revenues.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
To adjust the interim taxes on a property if the Council is of the opinion that the Interim Levy on a property is too high or too low in relation to its estimate of the total taxes which will be levied on the property in 2018.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation
Related to Funding Provided Under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance