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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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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Documents
To maintain the integrity of residential neighbourhoods; prevent the premature loss of dwelling units and the creation of vacant land; retain existing dwelling units until new uses have been considered; and, prevent the premature loss of municipal assessment.
Repeals and Replace Demolition Control Area By-law Nos. 09-208 and 13-185
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Council deems it expedient to enter into a franchise agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. Repeals By-law No. 07-090.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Legal
Utilities
Established by Registered Plan 347, in the City of Hamilton, designated as Parts 2, 3, 4 and 5 on Reference Plan 62R-19878 and Parts 1, 2 and 3 on Reference Plan 62R-20864, being Part of PIN 17446-1077(LT) ad Part of PIN 17446-1082(LT), City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
Established by Registered Plan 347, in the City of Hamilton, designated as Parts 2, 3, 4 and 5 on Reference Plan 62R-19878 and Parts 1, 2 and 3 on Reference Plan 62R-20864, being Part of PIN 17446-1077 (LT), Part of PIN 17446-1079 (LT), and Part of PIN 17446-1085 (LT), City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on April 27, 2022.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
- Schedule 1 (Arterial Routes)
- Schedule 2 (Through Highways)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 9 (Alternate Side Parking)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
Impact
Ward: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Amendments address the discharge of fireworks and to address other housekeeping matters. Repeals By-law No. 07-025
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Respecting 222, 226 and 228 Barton Street East and 255, 257, 261, 263 and 265 Wellington Street North, Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 222, 226 and 228 Barton Street East and 255, 257, 261, 263 and 265 Wellington Street North, Hamilton. ZAC-20-013/ UHOPA-20-08
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
The land, owned by and located in the City of Hamilton, described as Part of Lot 15, Concession 1 in the Geographic Township of Glanford, in the City of Hamilton, designated as Part 2 on Plan 62R-13179, is established as a public highway, forming part of Glover Road.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation