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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Establish a percentage by which tax decreases shall be limited in respect of properties in any property class.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Respecting Lands Located at Concession 3, Part Lot 3, Registered Plan 62R782 Part 1 (Flamborough)
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Flamborough (90-145-Z)
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Orr Crescent 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 Newcombe Road within its limits.
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Redfern Avenue within its limits.
Impact
Ward: 14
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Municipal capital facilities related to policing are eligible municipal capital facilities for the purposes of a tax exemption. City of Hamilton has entered into various lease agreements to lease space for the purposes of community policing centres,
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 August 12, 2004.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
No person shall erect, attach, place or display an Election Sign except as permitted by this by-law.
Repealed by By-law No. 06-243 August 9, 2006
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Election
Signs
To appoint Deputy Tax Collectors, to ensure that all administrative duties associated with this function may be exercised at all times.
Repealed by By-law No. 17-161, August 18, 2017
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation
Appointments & Delegations