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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
To Authorize the Temporary Borrowing of Monies to Meet Current Expenditures Pending Receipt of Current Revenues for 2024.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
Taxation
To Authorize an Interim Tax Levy for 2024
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
Taxation
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on November 22, 2023.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
To Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 195 to the Urban Hamilton Official Plan Respecting 2080 Rymal Road (Glanbrook)
Not Final and Binding
Impact
Ward 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
To Amend Zoning By-law No. 05-200 with Respect to Lands Located at 2080 Rymal Road East, Glanbrook
ZAC-20-015
UHOPA-20-011
Not FInal and Binding
Impact
Ward 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
To Amend Zoning By-law No. 464 (Glanbrook) Respecting Lands Located at 2800 Library Lane and 2641 Regional Road 56 (Glanbrook)
ZAC-23-022
Not Final and Binding
Impact
Ward 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Township of Glanbrook (464)
To Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 196 to the Urban Hamilton Official Plan Respecting 3169 Fletcher Road (Glanbrook)
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
To Amend Zoning By-law No. 464 (Glanbrook) Respecting Lands Located at 3169 Fletcher Road
ZAC-21-001
UHOPA-21-001
Impact
Ward 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Zoning - Former Township of Glanbrook (464)
To Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 193 to the Urban Hamilton Official Plan Respecting 1225 Old Golf Links Road (Ancaster)
Impact
Ward 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
To Amend Zoning By-law No. 05-200, Respecting Lands Located at 1225 Old Golf Links Road, Ancaster
ZAC-23-041
UHOPA-23-017
Impact
Ward 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton