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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Part of Block 1 and Block 5, Registered Plan of Subdivision No. 62M-1220, municipally known as 1133, 1137 and 1139 West 5th Street; 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41 - 65, 67, 69, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, 83, 85, 87, 89, 91 – 105, 107, 109, 111, 113, 115 and 117 Sonoma Valley Crescent; 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23 and 25 Santa Barbara Lane; and, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 and 40 Carmel Drive. PLC-15-040
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on May 11, 2016.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Council of the City of Hamilton considers it appropriate to designate areas of the municipality as a “community improvement project area”. By-law No. 11-272 is repealed.
Repealed by By-law No. 21-163, September 29, 2021
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Planning
Schedule A is adopted as the Community Improvement Plan for the Downtown and Community Renewal Community Improvement Project Area
Repealed by By-law No. 21-164, September 29, 2021
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Planning
As amended to Delegate Authority to the General Manager, Planning and Economic Development for certain grants and loans under the Downtown and Community Renewal Community Improvement Plan.
Repealed by By-law No. 21-165, September 29, 2021
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Appointments & Delegations
Planning
- Schedule 6 (Time Limit Parking)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
Impact
Ward: 7, 13, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
- Table 1 - By-law No. 01-216 Regulating Municipal Parking Facilities
- Table 4 - By-law. No. 01-219 To Manage and Regulate Municipal Parks
- Table 5 - By-law No. 01-220 Regulating Parking on Private and Municipal Property
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administrative Penalties
Environment & Green Spaces
Parking
Respecting Lands Located at the southeast corner of Murray Street East and Catharine Street North, known municipally as 312 and 314 Catharine Street North, Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands located at 312 and 314 Catharine Street North (Hamilton). ZAR-14-032/ OPA-14-015
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
Respecting the Lands Located at 701 Upper James Street, Hamilton. ZAC-15-044
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)