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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.
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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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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By-laws are the official rules that define how the City is governed
Documents
The WF1 Zone permitted uses:
- Live/Work Unit
- Multiple Dwelling
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
The WF2 Zone permitted uses:
- Art Gallery
- Beverage Making Establishment
- Catering Service
- Commercial School
- Communications Establishment
- Craftsperson Shop
- Day Nursery
- Educational Establishment
- Financial Establishment
- Library
- Live/Work Unit
- Multiple Dwelling
- Museum
- Office
- Personal Service
- Place of Assembly
- Place of Worship
- Repair Service
- Restaurant
- Retail
- Social Services Establishment
- Studio
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
The WF3 Zone permitted uses:
- Beverage Making Establishment
- Catering Service
- Commercial School
- Communications Establishment
- Craftsperson Shop
- Educational Establishment
- Financial Establishment
- Live/Work Unit
- Multiple Dwelling
- Office
- Personal Service
- Place of Assembly
- Repair Service
- Restaurant
- Retail
- Studio
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
For the purpose of the Waterfront Zones, Figure 10 of Schedule F – Special Figures identifies the Blocks referenced in the Waterfront – Multiple Residential (WF1) Zone, Waterfront – Mixed Use (WF2) Zone and Waterfront – Prime Retail Streets (WF3) Zone.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
Council of the City of Hamilton, pursuant to the Assessment Act, has the right to adopt optional property classes for the year 2017.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation
Tax ratios determine the relative amount of taxation to be borne by each property class.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation
To levy on the whole rateable property according to the last returned assessment roll for the current year, the tax rates required for the City and Public and Separate school purposes.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation
To levy a special charge upon the rateable properties in the Business Improvement Areas that are in a prescribed business property class sufficient to raise the amount required for the purposes of the Boards of Management of the Business Improvement Areas.
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 12, 13, 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation
Establish a percentage by which tax decreases shall be limited in respect of properties in any property class.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on May 24, 2017.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
- Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
- Schedule 13 (Designated Traffic Lanes)
Impact
Ward: 2, 7, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic