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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 Lands located at 388, 390, 410, 442, 452, 464 and 476 Springbrook Avenue (Ancaster). ZAC-12-062R
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Ancaster (87-57)
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on June 8, 2016
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
- Ryan Moore is hereby appointed Drainage Superintendent for the City of Hamilton.
Repealed by Bylaw No. 22-126, June 8, 2022
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Appointments & Delegations
Utilities
Amendment with respect to pests.
Repealed by By-law 23-162, September 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
- 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)
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
As amended by By-law No. 15-296, respecting lands located at 153 Wilson Street West, in the City of Hamilton. ZAH-16-025
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Ancaster (87-57)
Respecting 3 Shippee Avenue (Stoney Creek).
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting the Lands Located at 3 Shippee Avenue. CI-16-D/ ZAC-15-045
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Stoney Creek (3692-92)
Respecting lands located at 2460-2470 Highway No. 6. ZAH-16-019
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on May 30, 2016
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming