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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 1718 Wilson Street West (former Town of Ancaster).
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 1718 Wilson Street West (Ancaster).
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting the Properties Located at 1324 & 1328 Upper Sherman Avenue.
Impact
Ward: 7
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at 18 Dennis Avenue.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 312-318 Arvin Avenue.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 9796, 9788, 9778, 9772, 9754 and 9738 Twenty Road West.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on February 20, 2007.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Council upon application will lend the owners the total sum of $7,400.00 to be repaid with interest by means of rates hereinafter imposed.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Upon Owners of Land Abutting Regional Road 56 - Approximately 150m North of Southbrook Dr. to Approximately 300m Northerly.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on February 15, 2007.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming