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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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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Documents
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Cielo Court. Part of Reserve Block 106 on Registered Plan 62M-1209, in the City of Hamilton. Designated as Parts 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 on Plan 62R-20085.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Blocks 1 and 4, Registered Plan of Subdivision No. 62M-1217, “Crossings” 15, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 and 40 Kingsborough Drive; 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 61, 63, 65 and 67 Crossings Way; 1 – 12 (inclusive) and 14 Memory Lane; 1 – 11 (inclusive), 13, 15 and 17 Destiny Lane; and 1 – 14 (inclusive) 16, 18, 20 – 36 (inclusive), 38, 40, 42, 44 and 46 Serenity Lane.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Block 1, Registered Plan of Subdivision 62M-1191 “Chedoke”, to create lots for institutional uses, and utility, servicing, maintenance and access easements, regarding lands known as 501, 555, 559, and 565 Sanatorium Road, and 33 Southridge Court, Hamilton (Ward 8). PLC-15-036
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Incorporating land designated as Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23 on Plan 62R-17987 into the highway known as Dartnall Road.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
A by-election shall be held to fill the vacancy in the office of Councillor for Ward 7.
Impact
Ward: 7
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Election
As amended by By-law Nos. 03-163 and 15-068, Respecting Corrections to Model Home Definition, Model Home Regulations and Sections 7 and 18. CI-15-H
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Dundas (3581-86)
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on December 9, 2015.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Repealed by By-law No. 23-234, December 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
To Establish the 2016 Water and Wastewater/Storm Fees and Charge for Services, Activities and Use of Property Provided by the City of Hamilton.
Repealed by By-law No. 16-324 December 14, 2016
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
- Schedule 4 (Yield Signs)
- Schedule 5 (Stop Signs)
Impact
Ward: 2, 6, 10, 11, 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic