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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 November 14, 2012
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
To adopt and maintain a procurement policy with respect to its procurement of goods and services. Repeals By-law 11-297.
Repealed by By-law No. 13-317 December 11, 2013
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administration
- Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
- Schedule 9 - Alternate Side Parking
- Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 13 - No Stopping Zones
- Schedule 20 - School Bus Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
After the registration of the tax arrears certificate and before the expiry of the one-year period, the City can enter into an agreement with the owner of the land, the spouse of the owner, a mortgagee or a tenant in occupation of the land extending the period of time in which the cancellation price is to be paid.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation
Provides for amendments to Schedule 25 - Taxicabs of By-law No. 07-170 to have accessible taxicab owner licenses issued in 2013 and 2014
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permits & Licensing
Business
Amends Schedule 22 - Salvage and Second-Hand Goods, Pawnbroker, and Jewelry and Precious Metals Businesses
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permits & Licensing
Business
Respecting Lands Located at 2 and 4 Blanshard Street and 0 Poulette Street.
Impact
Ward: 1
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 546 and 548 Fifty Road and 32 and 36 Kingspoint Circle.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 455 Jones Road.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Amendments to file classifications in Schedule A to Records Retention By-law 11-040.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administration