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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 Lands Located at 1244 Upper Gage Avenue.
Impact
Ward: 6
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 2330 Guyatt Road.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting 50 & 52 Fraser Avenue and Part of 57 Argyle Avenue.
Impact
Ward: 4
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 50 & 52 Fraser Avenue, and Part of 57 Argyle Avenue.
Impact
Ward: 4
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at 411 and 421 Kitty Murray Lane and the Rear of 431, 441, 451 and 461 Kitty Murray Lane.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at the Southeast Corner of Rymal Road East and Dakota Boulevard.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
As amended, and Implement the 2006 Fees and Charges.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
As amended, and Implement the 2006 Fees and Charges.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
The borrowing of $25,000,000 for the purposes of road maintenance, upgrades and facility repairs and renovations, and the issue of Debentures therefor on the credit of the City is hereby authorized.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
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