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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Prohibiting and Regulating the Alteration of Property Grades, the Placing or Dumping of Fill, and the Removal of Topsoil.
Repealed by By-law No. 19-286, November 28, 2019
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Building
- Schedule 2 - Speed Limits
- Schedule 13 - Designated Traffic Lanes
Impact
Ward: 5, 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
- Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 14 - Wheelchair Loading Zones
- Schedule 20 - School Bus Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
- Schedule 6 - Time Limit Parking
- Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
- Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 13 - No Stopping Zones
Impact
Ward: 2, 4, 7, 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting Lands Located at 249, 251 and 255 Parkside Drive and 60 Truedell Circle, 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
To provide for an lntegrity Commissioner to help ensure that members of Council conform to ethical standards of behaviour in carrying out their duties and are held to account for adherence to their Code of Conduct and any other applicable City procedures, rules or policies.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Appointments & Delegations
Code of Conduct
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Barton Street East. Part of Lot 28, Concession 2 in the Geographic Township of Saltfleet, now in the City of Hamilton. Designated as Part I on Plan 62R-19490, and Part 36 on Plan 62R-222.
By-Law 13-032 is Repealed.
Impact
Ward: 10
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 Spring Creek Drive. Part of Block 172 (0.30 Reserve) as shown on Plan 62M-1101, in the City of Hamilton, Designated as Part 1, ON PLAN 62R-19514.
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 Fellowes Crescent. Block 8 on Plan 62M-787.
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 Beechwood Avenue. Part of Beechwood Avenue as shown on Registered Plan No. 619. (Closed by By-Law 71-234, Registered as Instrument AB219231) in the City of Hamilton. Designated as Parts 7, 8 and 9 ON PLAN 62R-19508.
Impact
Ward: 3
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation