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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
As amended by By-law Nos. 03-163 and 15-070, Respecting Corrections to Height and Model Home Definitions and Model Home Regulations. CI-15-H
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Township of Glanbrook (464)
As amended by By-law Nos. 03-163 and 15-071, Respecting Corrections to Definition of Model Homes and Model Home Regulations. CI-15-H
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
As amended by By-law Nos. 03-163 and 15-073, Respecting Corrections to Definition of Model Home and Model Home Regulations. CI-15-H
Impact
Ward: 9, 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Stoney Creek (3692-92)
Respecting 120 Vineberg Drive (Hamilton).
Impact
Ward: 7
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands located at 120 Vineberg Drive (Hamilton). ZAC-14-022
Impact
Ward: 7
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
Respecting Lands located at 153 Wilson Street West.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands located at 153 Wilson Street West, in the former Town of Ancaster, now in the City of Hamilton. ZAC-13-014
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Ancaster (87-57)
Respecting Lands Located at 420 First Road West (Stoney Creek). ZAH-15-041
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Stoney Creek (3692-92)
Respecting Lands Located at 71 Main Street and 10 Baldwin Street.
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 71 Main Street and 10 Baldwin Street, in the former Town of Dundas, now in the City of Hamilton. ZAC-14-025/UHOPA-14-009
Not Final and Binding
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Dundas (3581-86)