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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Respecting Lands Located at 1310 South Service Road, 400 Winona Road and 395 Fifty Road.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 5 Ravina Crescent.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting 1151-1171 Upper James Street (Adam Estates).
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 201 Lorenzo Drive and 1151 Upper James.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on August 4, 2009.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Being part of Lots 13 & 14, Concession 7, Geographic Township of Glanford, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 62R-18477, Township of Glanbrook, now City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on July 9, 2009.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
To impose late payment charges consisting of a penalty charge of 1 % and interest charges of 1 % per month for the non-payment of taxes by the due date.
Repealed by By-law No. 13-136 May 22, 2013
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation
As amended, and Implement the Consecutive Estimated Accounts Policy.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
- Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
- Schedule 14 - Wheelchair Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 4, 8, 12, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking