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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Hampshire Drive. Block 167 on Plan 62M-918.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Southbrook Drive. Blocks 66 and 67 on Plan 62M-961.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
The former Town of Dundas passed By-law No. 2562-71, being a by-law to control the discharge of sewage into the sewage system of the municipality.
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Utilities
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
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
Upon owners of land abutting a section of North Service Road from 1075 North Service Road to 196m easterly and then 61m northerly (through existing sewer/watermain easement) to existing sewer outlet on Trillium Avenue, in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on March 22, 2006.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Schedule 9 - No Right Turn on Red
Impact
Ward: 1
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 4
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Respecting Lands Located at 341 Regional Road 20.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning