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Documents
Council approved an exemption from taxation for municipal and school purposes for eligible housing units within the various housing projects operated by CityHousing Hamilton Corporation (CHH) located at the premises described in Schedule “A”.
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 December 14, 2016.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Repealed by By-law No. 23-234, December 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
As amended and Implement the 2017 Fees and Charges.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
- Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
Impact
Ward: 7, 8, 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 5 (Stop Control)
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 12, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 6 (Time Limit Parking)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 10 (Alternate Side Parking)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
- Schedule 14 (Wheelchair Loading Zones)
Impact
Ward: 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Amended by adding the attached Schedule GG as additional properties recently registered with a Tax Arrears Certificate and in compliance with the Municipal Act.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
- Schedule A - Wastewater/Storm Fees and Charges
- Schedule B - Wastewater Abatement Program
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
- Schedule A - Respecting Classes of Permits and Fees
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Building
Permits & Licensing