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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Amended by adding the attached Schedule BB 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 James Street North and South Corridors and “H” District Properties
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
Respecting The Fruitland-Winona Secondary Plan
The Board orders that:
The sections of UHOPA No.17 that are approved by this Order are listed in Exhibit 2M2, Tab 2, Pages 14 to 16
Sections of UHOPA No. 17 approved by the Order are listed in Exhibit 2M4, Tab 3, pages 13 and 14
OMB Case No. PL140601
OMB File No. PL140601
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Municipal Board Decision
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Regarding Parts 1 to 5 on Deposited Reference Plan 62R-20055 and Parts 1 to 6 on Deposited Reference Plan 62R-20065.
Block 115 on Registered Plan 62M-1206, in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Regarding Parts 1 to 5 on Deposited Reference Plan 62R-20056.
Block 115 on Registered Plan 62M-1206, in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Regarding Parts 1 to 5 on Deposited Reference Plan 62R-20057 and Parts 1 to 6 on Deposited Reference Plan 62R-20066.
Block 116 on Registered Plan 62M-1206, in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Regarding Parts 1 to 9 on Deposited Reference Plan 62R-20068.
Block 105 on Registered Plan 62M-1181, formerly in the Town of Glanbrook, now in the City of Hamilton
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Respecting the Lands Located at 542 and 546 Mud Street, Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on June 24, 2015.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
To impose fees or charges on any class of persons for various services or activities and for use of its property.
Repealed by By-law No. 16-191, July 8, 2016
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees