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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
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 levy a special charge upon the rateable properties in the Business Improvement Areas that are in a prescribed business property class sufficient to raise the amount required for the purposes of the Boards of Management of the Business Improvement Areas.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation
To levy on the whole rateable property according to the last returned assessment roll for the current year, the tax rates required for the City and Public and Separate school purposes.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation
Council has established a property tax rebate program which provides rebates in the amount of 100% of taxes levied for veteran’s clubhouses and legion halls for the taxation years 2006, 2007 and 2008.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its Budget meeting held on May 16, 2007.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Respecting the control and licensing of dogs and kennels.
Repealed by By-law No. 12-031 February 8, 2012
Impact
Ward: 1
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Animals & Wildlife
Empowers a municipal council to issue lottery licences to charitable or religious organizations.
Repealed by By-law No. 15-051, February 11, 2015
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permits & Licensing
To impose fees or charges on any class of persons for various services or activities and for use of its property.
Repealed by By-law No. 08-169 July 10, 2008
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
A Board of Management is established for the Locke Street Business Improvement Area to oversee the improvement, beautification and maintenance of municipally-owned land, buildings and structures in the area beyond that provided at the expense of the municipality generally, and to promote the area as a business or shopping area.
Repealed by By-law No. 14-253 September 24, 2014
Impact
Ward: 1
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Board/Committee
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 3
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic