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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
A "community improvement project area" is an area within a municipality, the community improvement of which in the opinion of the council is desirable because of age, dilapidation, overcrowding, faulty arrangement, unsuitability of buildings or for any other environmental, social or community economic development reason.
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 13, 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Planning
To adopt a community improvement plan for the Downtown and Community Renewal Community Improvement Project Area in accordance with the Planning Act.
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 13, 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Planning
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on November 16, 2011.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
As amended, To delegate authority to the General Manager, Planning and Economic Development for certain grants and loans under the Downtown and Community Renewal Community Improvement Plan.
Repealed by By-law No. 21-165 September 29, 2021
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Planning
Appointments & Delegations
- Schedule 2 - Speed Limits
- Schedule 10 - No Left Turns
- Schedule 13 - Designated Traffic Lanes
Impact
Ward: 2, 5, 9, 11, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at 649 Upper James Street (Hamilton).
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 1285 Upper Ottawa Street.
Impact
Ward: 6
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
- Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
- Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 13 - No Stopping Zones
- Schedule 14 - Wheelchair Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Provides for housekeeping amendments to By-law 05-200, as hereinafter described and depicted.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning