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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Respecting Lands Located at 1187 and 1201 Upper James Street (Hamilton).
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
Respecting Lands Located to the north of Rymal Road West, east of West 5th Street, west of Upper James Street and south of Stone Church Road East, Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
- To Amend By-law No. 2000-118,
- The Town of Ancaster Tree Protection By-law No. 4513-99,
- The Town of Dundas Tree Protection By-law No. 4401-96,
- The City of Stoney Creek Tree By-law No. R00-054,
- The Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth Conservation By-law
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Environment & Green Spaces
Respecting Lands Located at 3250 Homestead Drive.
OMB Decision July 17, 2014
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Municipal Board Decision
Categories
Zoning - Former Township of Glanbrook (464)
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
Upon owners of land abutting Binbrook Road West from approximately 85 metres west of Binhaven Boulevard to Regional Road No. 56, in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
Upon owners of land abutting Binbrook Road West from Lynch Crescent to Regional Road No. 56, in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
Upon owners of land abutting Binbrook Road West from Binbrook Water Tower to approximately 400m westerly, in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on July 11, 2014.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming