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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Block 99 of Registered Plan 62M-1149, “Fairgrounds East – Phase 2” and Block 178 of Registered Plan 62M-1214, “Fairgrounds West”. PLC-15-032
Impact
Ward: 11
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 9, 2016.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
To Adopt and Maintain a Procurement Policy for the City of Hamilton.
Repealed by By-law No. 17-064 April 12, 2017
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administration
Schedule B - Water and Wastewater/Storm Fees and Charges
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
Amended by adding the attached Schedule DD as additional properties recently registered with a Tax Arrears Certificate and in compliance with the Municipal Act.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation
Respecting 1001, 1009, and 1035 Garner Road East (Ancaster).
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands located at 1001, 1009, and 1035 Garner Road East (Ancaster). ZAC-15-003
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Ancaster (87-57)
Respecting 961, 969, 975, and 989 Garner Road East (Ancaster).
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting 961, 969, 975, and 989 Garner Road East (Ancaster).
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Ancaster (87-57)
Respecting Lands Located at 311 Hamilton Drive (Ancaster). ZAR-15-043
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Ancaster (87-57)