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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
- Amendment No. 40 to the former Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth Official Plan; and,
- Amendment NO. 122 to the former Town of Flamborough Official Plan
Respecting Waterdown South Secondary Plan Area
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Municipal Board Decision
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Upon owners of land abutting Copes Lane from Jones Road to approximately 362m east of Jones Road, in the City of Hamilton
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Utilities
Rates & Fees
Upon owners of land abutting Copes Lane from Jones Road to approximately 362 m east of Jones Road, in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Utilities
Rates & Fees
Related to Funding Provided Under the Dedicated Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on July 12, 2012.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
- Schedule 6 - Time Limit Parking
- Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
- Schedule 10 - Alternate Side Parking
- Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 13 - No Stopping Zones
- Schedule 14 - Wheelchair Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 1, 3, 4, 5, 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting 411 and 421 Kitty Murray Lane, Ancaster.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 411 and 421 Kitty Murray Lane, in the former Town of Ancaster, now in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 220 Mud Street West, Stoney Creek
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 220 Mud Street West, Stoney Creek.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning