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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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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Documents
Respecting: Lands Located at 512 Highland Road West, Stoney Creek
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting the Property Located at 512 Highland Road West (Stoney Creek)
Not Final and Binding
Refer to OMB Decision 14-315 – Attachment 1
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
As Amended by By-law No. 02-331, Respecting Lands Located on the South Side of Rymal Road, East of Fletcher Road.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Changes to staff require the up-dating of Schedule "A" of By-law No. 12-179
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Building
Appointments & Delegations
Respecting Lands Located at 121 Augusta Street.
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Municipal Board Decision
Categories
Zoning
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Springview Drive. Blocks 178 and 179 on Plan 62M-1183.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Arvin Avenue. Parts 4, 6, 7 and 8 on Plan 62R-18785.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Established by Registered Plan 579, City of Hamilton, designated as Part 1 on Plan 62R-19520.
Impact
Ward: 4
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
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
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