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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
As amended by By-law No. 03-306, Respecting Lands Located at 1749 and 1755 Upper James Street, in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
Attachment 1 - To Amend Zoning By-law No. 05-200, as amended, Respecting Lands Located at 1125 West 5th Street
- Re: Correcting Minor Errors
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Municipal Board Decision
Categories
Zoning
Attachment 1, To Amend Zoning By-law No. 3692-92 (Stoney Creek), Respecting Lands Located at 528 Jones Road
- Re: Parking Requirements
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Municipal Board Decision
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Stoney Creek (3692-92)
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Bellroyal Crescent. Block 136 on Plan 62M-1182.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Bellroyal Crescent. Blocks 114 and 115 on Plan 62M-1172.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Crafter Crescent. Block 55 on Plan 62M-1199.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Crafter Crescent. Part of Block 51 on Plan 62M-1199 in the City of Hamilton. Designated as Part I on Plan 62R-19796.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Crafter Crescent. Part of Block 60 on Plan 62M-1199 in the City of Hamilton. Designated as Part 3 on Plan 62R-19775.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Festival Way. Block 101 on Plan 62M-1149.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation