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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at 55 Rockcliffe Road.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at the Northwest Corner of Upper Centennial Parkway and Rymal Road East.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
- Official Plan Amendment No. 32 to the former Region of Hamilton-Wentworth Official Plan
- Official Plan Amendment No. 118 to the former Town of Ancaster Official Plan
Respecting 630 Trinity Road South (formerly 1718 Wilson Street West).
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
- Schedule 6 - Time Limit Parking
- Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
- Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 13 - No Stopping Zones
- Schedule 14 - Wheelchair Loading Zones
- Schedule 20 - School Bus Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at 81 Dundas Street.
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
The name of the street municipally known as Falcon Road is hereby changed to Halifax Street.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Streets
The name of the street municipally known as Malwood Drive is hereby changed to Stoneglen Way.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Streets
The name of the street municipally known as Monza Drive is hereby changed to Vancouver Lane.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Streets
For a new eligible capital project of the City of Hamilton, and to approve the expenditure of funds on said eligible capital project.
Impact
Ward: 5
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Legal
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on February 13, 2008.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming