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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 Modifications and Updates to Low Density Residential Zones. CI 22-G
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
Respecting Modifications and Updates to Low Density Residential Zones. CI 22-G
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Stoney Creek (3692-92)
Respecting the Creation of a Low Density Residential (R1) Zones and Low Density Residential – Small Lot (R1a) Zones. CI 22-G
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
To Designate Community Safety Zones in Hamilton
- Schedule 34 (Community Safety Zones)
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 2 (Through Highways)
- Schedule 3 (Through Highways, NPA)
- Schedule 5 (Parking Meter Zones)
- Schedule 6 (Time Limit Parking)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
- Schedule 14 (Wheelchair Loading Zones)
- Schedule 15 (Commercial Vehicle Loading Zones)
- Schedule 20 (School Bus Loading Zones)
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting 335 Wilson Street East (Ancaster).
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 327 Wilson Street East and 335 Wilson Street East, Ancaster. ZAC-21-002/ UHOPA-21-02
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting 136 and 144 Upper Mount Albion Road (former City of Stoney Creek)
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 136 and 144 Upper Mount Albion Road (Stoney Creek). ZAC-21-033
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
- Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
- Schedule 9 (No Right Turn on Red)
- Schedule 11 (No Left Turn on Red)
- Schedule 13 (Designated Traffic Lanes)
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 5
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic