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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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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Documents
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Pinehill Drive. Part of Lot 5, Block 5, Concession 1 in the Geographic Township of Binbrook, now in the City of Hamilton. Designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 62R-18589.
Impact
Ward: 9
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 Rymal Road East. Part of Lot 5, Block 5, Concession 1 in the Geographic Township of Binbrook, now in the City of Hamilton. Designated as Parts 6 and 7 on Plan 62R-18589.
Impact
Ward: 9
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 Trinity Church Road. Part of Lot 5, Block 5, Concession 1 in the Geographic Township of Binbrook, now in the City of Hamilton. Designated as Parts 3, 4, 5, and 8 on Plan 62R-
18589.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on June 23, 2010.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
- Schedule 5 - Stop Control
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 1 - Arterial Routes
- Schedule 2 - Through Highways
- Schedule 3 - Through Highways - No Parking Prohibitions in effect
- Schedule 5 - Parking Meters
- Schedule 6 - Time Limit Parking
- Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
- Schedule 14 - No Stopping Zones
- Schedule 15 - Commercial Vehicle Loading Zones
- Schedule 20 - School Bus Loading Zones
- Schedule 21 - Snow Routes
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting Lands Located Within Part of Lot 40, Plan 1475, Parts 1-10 of Reference Plan 62R-11918, City of Hamilton - 1510 Main Street West.
Impact
Ward: 1
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 1510 Main Street West.
Impact
Ward: 1
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at 1163 2nd Concession Road West and 315 Highway 8.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
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