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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
The land, owned by and located in the City of Hamilton, described as Part of Block 111 on Plan 62M-1073, designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 62R-21881, is established as a public highway, forming part of Watershore Drive.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Lot 4, Registered Plan No. 62M-1229, Municipally Known As 73 Aeropark Boulevard, Hamilton. PLC-22-009
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on July 8, 2022.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Respecting 5020 Tyneside Road (Glanbrook).
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Rural
Respecting Lands Located at 5015 and 5020 Tyneside Road, Glanbrook. ZAC-21-032/RHOPA-21-015
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
- 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 20 (School Bus Loading Zones)
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 12, 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
- Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
- Schedule 31 (Designated Areas – Reduced Speed Limit – 40km/h Neighbourhoods)
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
- Schedule 9 (No Right Turn on Red)
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Respecting Lands Located at 1540 Upper Wentworth Street (Hamilton). ZAC-21-023
Impact
Ward: 7
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
Respecting Lands Located at 60 Caledon Avenue, Hamilton. ZAC-21-025
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning