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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 7, 8, 9, 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
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
Respecting Lands Located at 3089 Binbrook Road West.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting the Southwest corner of Alkin Street and Allanbrook Street (Valley View 3).
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located on the North side of Old Mud Street, between Kingsview Drive and Paramount Drive.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Part of Lot 14, Concession 5, know municipally as 490 and 520 Fifth Road East, Registered Plan 16888, City of Stoney Creek/Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 490 and 520 Fifth Road East.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
- Schedule 6 - Time Limit Parking
- Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
- Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 14 - Wheelchair Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 1, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
As amended, and Implement the 2008 Fees and Charges.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
To provide for the appointment of a Chief Building Official, and of Deputy Chief Building Officials to assist in carrying out the duties of the Chief Building Official.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Building
Appointments & Delegations