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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on October 9, 2013
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
- Schedule 1 - Official Signs
- Schedule 13 - Designated Traffic Lanes
Impact
Ward: 1, 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Respecting 273, 277, and 279 East Avenue North.
Impact
Ward: 3
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting 273, 277, and 279 East Avenue North.
Impact
Ward: 3
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 392, 488, and 530 Dundas Street East, Concession 3, Part of Lots 2, 3, 4, and 5 (East Flamborough), 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
Respecting the Lands Located at 98 Shoreview Place.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
- Schedule 5 – Stop Control
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 5 – Stop Control
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 1 - Official Signs
- Schedule 13 - Designated Traffic Lanes
Impact
Ward: 1, 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Turi Drive. Blocks 100, 105, and 106 on Plan 62M-1144.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation