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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Established by Registered Plan 114, City of Hamilton, designated as Parts 1-5 on Reference Plan 62R-19674, being all of PIN 17143-0132 (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 special meeting held on December 18, 2017.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
The Board allows the appeal. The City is Ordered to amend By-law No. 17-030 to reflect Option 2 in the Watson Final Report (Amended), dated January 16, 2017.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Municipal Board Decision
Categories
Planning
- Schedule A - 2018 Water and Wastewater/Storm Fees and Charges
- Schedule B - Water and Wastewater Fees and Charges
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
The land, owned by and located in the City of Hamilton, described as Block 89, Plan 62M-1078, is established as a public highway, forming part of Daw Avenue.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
The land, owned by and located in the City of Hamilton, described as Block 90, Plan 62M-1078, is established as a public highway, forming part ofFall Fair Way.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
The land, owned by and located in the City of Hamilton, described as Blocks 204, 210, 214, & 218, Plan 62M-1157, is established as a public highway, forming part of Humphrey Street.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
The land, owned by and located in the City of Hamilton, described as Block 216, Plan 62M-1157, is established as a public highway, forming part of McKnight Avenue.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
The land, owned by and located in the City of Hamilton, described as Block 151, Plan 62M-1183, is established as a public highway, forming part of Mosaic Drive.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
The land, owned by and located in the City of Hamilton, described as Blocks 206 & 211, Plan 62M-1157, is established as a public highway, forming part of Skinner Road.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation