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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
- Schedule 24 (Personal Transportation Provider)
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Permits & Licensing
- Schedule 25 (Taxicabs)
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Permits & Licensing
- Schedule 24 (Personal Transportation Providers)
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Permits & Licensing
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Rebecca Street. Part of Lot 1, East side of Catharine Street, Part of Lot 1 west side of Mary Street, and Part of Lot 1, east side of Catharine Street, Nathaniel Hughson Survey in the City of Hamilton. Designated as Parts 3, 4, and 5 on Plan 62R-20432.
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Mary Street. Part of Lot 5, West side of Mary Street, Nathaniel Hughson Survey (unregistered) in the City of Hamilton. Designated as Part 2 on Plan 62R-20432.
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Mountain Avenue North. All of Lot 62 on Registrars Compiled Plan 1424 in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 5
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Fortissimo Drive. Part of Lots 8 and 10 on Registered Plan 427 in the City of Hamilton. Designated as Parts 2 and 7 on Plan 62R-17526, and Part 5 on Plan 62R-20292.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
To Establish the 2017 Water and Wastewater/Storm Fees and Charges for Services, Activities and Use of Property Provided by the City of Hamilton. Repeals By-law No. 15-284.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
Lots 1-178 and 181-193, Registered Plan of Subdivision 62M-1231 “Mattamy Waterdown, Phase 2B”. PLC-16-022
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Block 1, Registered Plan of Subdivision 62M-1191, municipally known as 501, 555, 559, and 565 Sanatorium Road, Hamilton. PLC-16-027
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control