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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.
For by-laws and documents that are not available in an electronic format, email [email protected].
The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Respecting Lands Located in the West Mountain area of the former City of Stoney creek, south of Highland Road West, north of Rymal Road East, and west of Second Road West.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located south of Highland Road West, north of Rymal Road East, and west of Second Road West (Stoney Creek).
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on January 31, 2011.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Respecting Lands Located at 1187, 1199 and 1211 Barton Street East - Attachment 3.
Impact
Ward: 4
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Municipal Board Decision
Categories
Zoning
The City Of Hamilton has asked the provincial government for an extension to federal and provincial funding to October 31, 2011 for projects under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada/Ontario Recreation Program.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
Legal
To authorize the temporary borrowing of monies by the city to meet current budget expenditures for the year 2011 pending receipt of current revenues.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
To adjust the interim taxes on a property if the Council is of the opinion that the Interim Levy on a property is too high or too low in relation to its estimate of the total taxes which will be levied on the property in 2011.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To repeal Records Retention By-law 06-333 and to replace it with an updated records retention by-law.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administration
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on January 26, 2011.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming