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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.
For by-laws and documents that are not available in an electronic format, email [email protected].
The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Jacqueline Boulevard. Designated as Block 34 on Plan 62M-900.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
To Adopt and Maintain a Policy with Respect to the Sale and Other Disposition of Land Owned by the City of Hamilton.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Planning
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at 1370 Brock Road (Flamborough).
Impact
Ward: 14
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Flamborough (90-145-Z)
To Promote the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Woodlands on Private Property within the Urban Boundary of the City of Hamilton
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Environment & Green Spaces
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on August 15, 2014.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
As amended, and further amendments to the Water Wastewater/Storm Fees and Charges By-law No. 13-325.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Ralfana Crescent. Part of Block 23 on Plan 62M-1140 in the City of Hamilton. Designated as Part 15 on Plan 62R-19306.
Repealed by By-law No. 14-332, December 17, 2014
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
- Schedule 2 - Speed Limits
Impact
Ward: 3
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 5 - Stop Control
Impact
Ward: 1, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic