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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Graywood Road. Block 30 on Plan 62M-897.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Springbreeze Heights. Block 21 on Plan 62M-1064.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Theodore Drive. Part of Lot 14, Concession 7, in the Geographic Township of Barton, now in the City of Hamilton. Designated as Parts 1 and 4 on Plan 62R-17314.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
The name of the street municipally known as Glover Access Road is hereby changed to Watercrest Drive.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Streets
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its Budget meeting held on June 13, 2007.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Schedule 10 - No Left Turns
Impact
Ward: 1
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Respecting the Property Located as 17 Shoreline Drive.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 269 King Street West.
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
Schedule 10 - Alternate Side Parking
Schedule 14 - Wheelchair Loading Zones
Schedule 19 - Airport Bus and Limousine Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 1, 3
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking