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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
After the registration of the tax arrears certificate and before the expiry of the one-year period, the City can enter into an agreement with the owner of the land, the spouse of the owner, a mortgagee or a tenant in occupation of the land extending the period of time in which the cancellation price is to be paid.
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 October 25, 2006.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Council wishes to exercise its powers over the business of leasing or renting mobile signs for the purposes of health and safety, nuisance control and consumer protection by establishing procedures and regulations.
Repealed by By-law No. 07-170 May 30, 2007
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Permits & Licensing
Signs
A municipality shall retain and preserve its records in a secure and accessible manner. Records may be destroyed if a retention period for the record has been established and the retention has expired.
Repealed by By-law No. 11-040 January 26, 2011
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administration
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 13 - Designated Traffic Lanes
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 2 - Speed Limits
Impact
Ward: 6
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at 648 Alberton Road South.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
As amended by By-law No. 06-207, Respecting Lands Located at 500, 502 and 510 Concession Street and 340 Upper Wentworth.
Impact
Ward: 7
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning