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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Tab 4, Exhibit 74
To Amend By-law No. 05-200, To Create New Zones for the Airport Employment Growth District for the City of Hamilton
(This decision replace the Council Adopted By-law No. 10-288)
OMB Case No. PL110331
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Municipal Board Decision
Categories
Zoning
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Nisbet Boulevard. Block 121 on Plan 62M-1125.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
- Ed VanderWindt is appointed Chief Building Official and Inspector for the purposes of the Building Code Act, 1992
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Appointments & Delegations
Building
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 5
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To create lots for semi-detached dwellings and utility/maintenance easements, regarding lands municipally known as 2, 4, 9 and 11 Summerberry Way, Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on April 8, 2015.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
- Schedule 6 - Time Limit Parking
- Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
- Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 13 - No Stopping Zones
- Schedule 14 - Wheelchair Loading Zones
- Schedule 15 - Commercial Vehicle Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 12, 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
As amended by By-law No. 14-084, Respecting Lands Located at 1354 Upper Sherman Avenue in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 7
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
As amended by By-law No. 14-334, Respecting Lands Located at 1098 and 1100 Main Street West in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 1
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on April 7, 2015.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming