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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
The property located at 1284 Main Street East, Hamilton, Ontario and more particularly described in Schedule "A" hereto annexed and forming part of this by-law, is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value.
Impact
Ward: 4
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
Land Designation
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at 121 Augusta Street, in the City of Hamilton
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 1335 Barton Street.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Stoney Creek (3692-92)
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on April 9, 2014.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
- Section 2(2)
Repealed by By-law No. 21-165 September 29, 2021
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Appointments & Delegations
- Schedule 27 – Truck Routes
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 5 – Stop Control
Impact
Ward: 6
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Respecting Lands Located at 272 First Road West.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Stoney Creek (3692-92)
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at 215 Dundas Street East, in the former Town of Flamborough, now in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Flamborough (90-145-Z)
Respecting Lands Located at 87 Redfern Avenue (Hamilton)
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)