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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Respecting Removal of Part Lot Control, Blocks 33, 34, 35, and 36, Registered Plan of Subdivision No. 62M-1295, Municipally Known As 185, 187, 189, 191, 193, 195, 197, 199, 201, 203, 205, 207, 209, 211, 213, 215, 217, 219, 221, 223, 225, 227, 229, 231, 233, 235, 237 and 239 Lormont Boulevard, Stoney Creek
PLC-24-002
Impact
Ward 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
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 April 24, 2024.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
1. That By-law 23-162 be amended by repealing subsection 31 (7) and replacing it with the following:
31 (7) Where the cost of doing the work necessary for compliance with the property standards order under subsection 31 (4):
- does not exceed $50,000.00, the Director is authorized to carry out the work;
- does exceed $50,000.00, the Director shall seek authorization from City Council to carry out the work.
2. That in all other respects, By-law 23-162 is confirmed; and
3. That the provisions of this by-law shall become effective on the date approved by City Council.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
Impact
Wards: 1, 3, 13, 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
The R2 Zone permitted uses:
- Community Garden
- Day Nursery
- Duplex Dwelling
- Fourplex Dwelling
- Lodging House
- Residential Care Facility
- Retirement Home
- Semi-Detached Dwelling
- Single Detached Dwelling
- Street Townhouse Dwelling
- Triplex Dwelling
- Urban Farm
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
Office Consolidation as of January 7, 2025
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
To Impose a Storm Sewer Charge Upon Owners of land abutting Osprey Drive from Intersection with Shaver Road to Servicing Easement, in the City of Hamilton
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Rates & Fees
Waterworks
To Impose Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Charges Upon Owners of Land Abutting Leavitt Boulevard from Dundas Street East to Approximately 400 Metres Southerly, in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Rates & Fees
Waterworks
To Amend By-law No. 01-218, as amended, Being a By-law To Regulate On-Street Parking
- Schedule 5 – Parking Metres
- Schedule 6 – Time Limit Parking
- Schedule 8 – No Parking
- Schedule 12 – Permit
- Schedule 13 – No Stopping
- Schedule 16 – Taxi Stand
Impact
Ward 1, 2, 3, 11, 13, 14
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking