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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 prohibit tobacco smoking and limit the health, environmental and social condition impact of tobacco smoke on users of City parks and recreational properties, buildings and structures.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Environment & Green Spaces
Public Safety
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on March 9, 2011.
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 12 - Permit Parking Zones
Impact
Ward: 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting Lands Located at 741 Rymal Road East.
Impact
Ward: 6
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Pumpkin Pass Block 123 on Plan 62M-I 128.
Impact
Ward: 11
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 Pavilion Drive Block 120 on Plan 62M-1128.
Impact
Ward: 11
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 Davinci Boulevard. Block 121 on Plan 62M-1118.
Impact
Ward: 14
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 Kinsman Drive. Block 124 on Plan 62M-1128.
Impact
Ward: 11
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 Royal Vista Drive. Part of Lot 6, Concession 8, in the Geographic Township of Barton, now in the City of Hamilton. Designated as Part 1 on Plan 62R-18975.
Impact
Ward: 6
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 King Street East. Part of Lots 25 and 26, Concession 4 in the Geographic Township of Saltfleet, now in the City of Hamilton. Designated as Part 2 on Plan 62R18709.
Impact
Ward: 5
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation