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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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.
There may be one or more subject categories assigned to each by-law depending on context. Selecting a specific category can narrow your search.
By-laws are the official rules that define how the City is governed
Documents
Respecting Lands Located at 60-72 Centennial Parkway South, Stoney Creek. ZAC-16-043/ UHOPA-16-17
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Stoney Creek (3692-92)
- Schedule 5 (Stop Control)
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Established by Lots 10 and 11, Concession 3, in the Geographic Township of Stoney Creek, now City of Hamilton, designated as Part 1 on Plan 62R-20546.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on September 27, 2017.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
- Schedule 4 (Yield Control)
- Schedule 5 (Stop Control)
Impact
Ward: 2, 4, 7, 11, 14, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
- Schedule 3 (Flashing School Zones – Reduced Speed Limit)
- Schedule 10 (No Left Turns)
- Schedule 13 (Designated Traffic Lanes)
- Schedule 18 (Bicycle Lanes)
Impact
Ward: 6, 14, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 5 (Stop Control)
- Schedule 13 (Designated Traffic Lanes)
- Schedule 27 (Truck Routes)
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Respecting 53 Gibson Avenue (Hamilton)
Impact
Ward: 3
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
As amended by By-law No. 76-61, Respecting Lands Located at 53 Gibson Avenue, Hamilton. ZAC-16-037/ UHOPA-16-14
Impact
Ward: 3
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
Respecting Lands Located at 5174 Berry Road, Glanbrook. ZAA-17-043
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning