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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Elmbank Street. Block '1' on Plan 62M-279. City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 6
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Related to Funding Provided Under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
Legal
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on December 17, 2014
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
As amended by By-law No. 08-298, to require aquaponics and medical marihuana growing and harvesting facilites to be subject of Site Plan Control
Repealed by By-law No. 15-176, August 14, 2015
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Planning
- Janet Pilon is hereby appointed as Deputy City Clerk for the City of Hamilton.
Repealed by: By-law No. 18-172, June 27, 2018
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Appointments & Delegations
To Control Noise in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Subsection 5(a) - Tim Horton's Field
Impact
Ward: 3
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Upon Owners of land abutting Kopperfield Lane from Glancaster Road to approximately 134 metres easterly, in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
Respecting Lands Located at 126 Kellogg Avenue.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Township of Glanbrook (464)