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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Attachment 1 - Respecting the Property Located at 339 and 347 Fifty Road and 1317 and 1329 Barton Street.
OMB Case No. PL120721
OMB File Nos. PL120721, PL120722, PL120750
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Municipal Board Decision
Categories
Zoning
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of subdivision. PLC-16-034
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To Repeal and Replace By-law No. 10-260, Being a By-law to Regulate Vacant Buildings.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on June 28, 2017.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
- Subsections 6(2) and 6(3)
- Subsection 7(3)
Repealed by By-law 23-162, September 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
- Schedule 5 (Stop Control)
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
Impact
Ward: 1, 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 22 (Salvage and Second-Hand Goods, Pawnbroker and Jewellery and Precious Metals Businesses)
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Permits & Licensing
- Schedule 5 (Pawnbrokers)
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Permits & Licensing
- Schedule 10 (Salvage Businesses)
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Permits & Licensing