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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.
For by-laws and documents that are not available in an electronic format, email [email protected].
The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 the Lands Located at 1338 Stone Church Road East.
Impact
Ward: 6
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting the Lands Located at 66 Skyview Drive and 636 Upper James Street.
Impact
Ward: 8, 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Deletion of Retirement Homes from Radial Distance Separation
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 352, 372 and the Rear of 388 Springbrook Avenue.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
To enact a new Zoning By-law to deal comprehensively with zoning throughout the City.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on November 6, 2007.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Reference Plan 62R-17362, Reserving an Easement over Part 2 on Reference Plan 62R-17362 in favour of the City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 5
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
As amended, upon owners of land abutting Rymal Road East-Dakota Drive to west of Glover Road, in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities