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Documents
The City of Hamilton’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 05-200 came into effect on May 25, 2005, and is being implemented in stages.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
1.1 - Title of By-Law
1.2 - Effective Date
1.3 - Area to which the By-Law Applies
1.4 - Scope of the By-Law
1.5 - Validity
1.6 - Compliance with Applicable Law
1.7 - Repeal of Existing By-laws
1.8 - Administration
1.9 - Enforcement and Penalties
1.10 - Remedies
1.11 - Legal Non-Conforming Uses
1.12 - Transitional Provision
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
2.1 - Establishment of Classifications and Zones
2.2 - Use of Zone Symbols
2.3 - Incorporation of Zoning Maps
2.4 - Incorporation of Schedules
2.5 - Incorporation of Appendices
2.6 - Interpretation of Zone Boundaries
2.7 - Interpretation of the By-law
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
The D1 Zone represents the cultural, institutional, residential, and commercial make-up of Downtown Hamilton.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
The D2 Zone applies along King Street, James Street and portions of Hess Village and King William Street.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton