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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on March 10, 2010.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
- To add the Hamilton Downtown Office Tenancy Assistance Program.
- To rename the Hamilton Downtown Property Investment Program to the Hamilton Downtown Multi-Residential Property Investment Program and amend the terms of the Program.
- To rename the Enterprise Zone Grant Program to the Hamilton Downtown Property Improvement Grant Program and amend the terms of the Program.
- To amend the terms of the Commercial Property Improvement Grant Program. To rename the Main Street Housing Loan and Grant Program to the Commercial Corridor Housing Loan and Grant Program and amend the terms of the Program.
Repealed by By-law No. 11-273 November 16, 2011
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Planning
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Repealed by By-law No. 21-165 September 29, 2021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Repealed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
Appointments & Delegations
Planning
To adopt procedures governing the calling, place, and proceedings of meetings.
Repealed by By-law No. 14-300 September 24, 2014
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Procedure
- Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
- Schedule 13 - No Stopping Zones
- Schedule 14 - Wheelchair Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 3, 4
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting Lands Located within Block 75-78, Registered Plan 62M-1057, Stoney Creek.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 367 Highway No. 8, Stoney Creek.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
To identify Subarea 4 - Downtown Hamilton as a sub-area within the existing Community Improvement Project Area.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Planning
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on February 24, 2010.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Section 13 (1)
- Schedule 2 - Through Highways
- Schedule 5 - Parking Metes
- Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 13 - No Stopping Zones
- Schedule 14 - Wheelchair Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 1, 3, 9, 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking