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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 incorporate the Mount Hope Airport Gateway Community Improvement Project Area into the Downtown and Community Renewal Community Improvement Plan.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Planning
Respecting Lands Located at 215 Dundas Street East (Flamborough).
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting The Strathcona Secondary Plan
Not Final and Binding
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
- Schedule 5 – Stop Control
Impact
Ward: 6, 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 5 – Stop Control
Impact
Ward: 3, 6, 10, 11, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Respecting The Rural Area of the City of Hamilton.
Not Final and Binding
Refer to OMB Decision 15-033 – Attachment 1 and 15-034 – Attachment 2
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Rural
- Schedule 6 – Time Limit Parking
- Schedule 8 – No Parking Zones
- Schedule 12 – Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 13 – No Stopping Zones
- Schedule 14 – Wheelchair Loading Zones
- Schedule 15 – Commercial Vehicle Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 13, 14, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
As amended, respecting lands located at 257 - 267 Parkside Drive, 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
Related to funding provided under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for public transportation.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Legal
Finance
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control