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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 440 First Road West (Stoney Creek).
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands located at 440 First Road West (Stoney Creek). ZAC-15-059
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Stoney Creek (3692-92)
Respecting 162 Hess Street North.
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at 162 Hess Street North. ZAR-15-22, OPA-15-11
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of subdivision. PLC-16-035
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Attachment 1- To Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 68 to the Urban Hamilton Official Plan, Respecting 288 Glover Road (Stoney Creek).
OMB Case No. PL160485
OMB File Nos. PL160485, PL160486
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Municipal Board Decision
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Attachment 2 - To Amend Zoning By-law No. 3692-92 (Stoney Creek), Respecting Lands Located at 288 Glover Road (Stoney Creek) Owned by Branthaven Homes Fruitland Inc.
OMB Case No. PL160485
OMB File Nos. PL160485, PL160486
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Municipal Board Decision
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Stoney Creek (3692-92)
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on July 14, 2017.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
To impose fees or charges on any class of persons for various services or activities and for use of its property.
Repealed by By-law No. 18-183 July 13, 2018
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Provides for technical amendments.
\Repealed by By-law No. 21-165 September 29, 2021
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Appointments & Delegations