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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
To authorize the temporary borrowing of monies by the city to meet current budget expenditures for the year 2007 pending receipt of current revenues.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
To adjust the interim taxes on a property if the Council is of the opinion that the Interim Levy on a property is too high or too low in relation to its estimate of the total taxes which will be levied on the property in 2007.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on January 24, 2007.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
To provide for the sale of family fireworks for a period of 14 days, prior to holidays.
Repealed by By-law No. 22-093 April 27, 2022.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Repealed by By-law No. 07-067 February 28, 2007
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Repealed by By-law No. 07-068 February 28, 2007
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Respecting a Portion of the Property Located at 166 and 186 Ferguson Avenue North and 201 Robert Street.
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting the Rear of the Properties Located at 2099 and 2105 Rymal Road East.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 11, 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 7, 10, 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic