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Documents
The property located at 1 Jones Street, Stoney Creek, Hamilton, Ontario and more particularly described in Schedule "A" hereto annexed and forming part of this by-law, is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value.
Impact
Ward: 5
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
Land Designation
Block 1, Registered Plan of Subdivision No. 62M-1211, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, 83, 85, 87, 89, 91 and 93 Southshore Crescent; 1, 3, 5, 7, 8 to 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20 Lakefront Drive; 1 to 14 Waterview Drive; 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13 Lakewalk Drive; 315, 317, 319, 321, 323, 325, 327 and 329 Frances Avenue; 35 Southshore Crescent (Multiple Dwelling); and, 311 Frances Avenue (Common Element). PLC-16-002
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Block 309 of Registered Plan No. 62M-1158, and Block 175 of Registered Plan No. 62M-1159.
Respecting Removal of Part Lot Control, Block 309 of Registered Plan No. 62M-1158, and Block 175 of Registered Plan No. 62M-1159
PLC-16-005
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Block 186, Registered Plan of Subdivision 62M-1210 “Summit Park Phase 8”, to create lots for residential uses, and maintenance and access easements, regarding lands known as 292-334 Keystone Crescent, Glanbrook (Ward 8). PLC-15-035
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Lots 2, 6, 7, 11, 13, 16, 19, 32, 44, 47, 51, 52, 53, 56, 57, 58, 80, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 92, 106, and 107 of Registered Plan No. 62M-1219. PLC-16-008
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on March 30, 2016.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Section 25 - Elevators
Repealed by By-law 23-162, September 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
- Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
- Schedule 9 (No Right On Red)
- Schedule 10 (No Left Turn)
- Schedule 18 (Bicycle Lanes)
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 6 (Time Limit Parking)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 14 (Wheelchair Loading Zones)
Impact
Ward: 2, 3, 8, 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting Lands Located at the Southwest Corner of Binbrook Road East and Southbrook Drive, known municipally as 2605 Binbrook Road East, Glanbrook.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban