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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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.
There may be one or more subject categories assigned to each by-law depending on context. Selecting a specific category can narrow your search.
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: 4
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
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
The property known municipally as 1510 Main Street West is exempted from taxes for municipal and school purposes, other than local improvement rates, while the property is occupied and used solely for the purposes of the Ronald McDonald House operated by Kids Care Oncology Central West Ontario or a corporation controlled by it.
Impact
Ward: 1
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Great Oak Trail within its limits.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Dynasty Avenue within its limits.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Lorenzo Drive within its limits.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Rifle Range Road within its limits.
Impact
Ward: 1
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Fortissimo Drive within its limits.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
To execute the Municipal Funding Agreement for the Transfer of Federal Public Transit Funds between the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and The City of Hamilton.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
Legal
The property located at 5 Brock Street North, Dundas, Ontario is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value.
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
Land Designation