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Documents
Respecting 125 and 129 Robert Street, Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands at 125 and 129 Robert Street, in the City of Hamilton. ZAC-17-073/ UHOPA-17-033
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
OLT Schedule "A" - Urban Hamilton Official Plan Amendment No. 160.
The Tribunal allows the appeal in part and the Urban Hamilton Official Plan of the City of Hamilton is amended as set out in attached Schedule "A" to this Order. The Tribunal allows the appeal in part, and Zoning By-law No. 3692-92 (Stoney Creek) of the City of Hamilton is amended as set out in attached Schedule "B" to this Order (22-013). The site plan application submitted to the City of Hamilton for approval shall be in general conformity with the conceptual site plan and elevation drawings which are attached as Schedules "C" and "D" to this Order.
OLT Case No. PL210071
OLT File Nos. PL210071, PL210072
Impact
Ward: 5
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Land Tribunal Decision
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
OLT Schedule "B" - To Amend Zoning By-law No. 3692-92 (Stoney Creek), Respecting Lands Located at 19 Dawson Avenue, Stoney Creek.
The Tribunal allows the appeal in part and the Urban Hamilton Official Plan of the City of Hamilton is amended as set out in attached Schedule "A" to this Order (22-012). The Tribunal allows the appeal in part, and Zoning By-law No. 3692-92 (Stoney Creek) of the City of Hamilton is amended as set out in attached Schedule "B" to this Order. The site plan application submitted to the City of Hamilton for approval shall be in general conformity with the conceptual site plan and elevation drawings which are attached as Schedules "C" and "D" to this Order.
OLT Case No. PL210071
OLT File Nos. PL210071, PL210072
Impact
Ward: 5
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Land Tribunal Decision
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Stoney Creek (3692-92)
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on January 12, 2022.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Attachment 1 - Respecting Lands located at 1190 Main Street West, 43, 47, 51 and 55 Forsyth Avenue South, 75, 77, 81, 83, 99, 103, 107, 111 and 115 Traymore Avenue and 50 Dalewood Avenue (Hamilton).
The Tribunal Orders that:
- The Appeal is allowed in part and Zoning By-law No. 05-200 is hereby amended in the manner set in Attachment 1 to this order.
- The Final Order is withheld until the Tribunal is advised in writing that the Parking Agreement has been executed by the parties.
- The parties shall update the Tribunal in writing on the status of the Parking Agreement on or before January 14, 2022.
OLT Case Nos. PL180302, PL200015
OLT File Nos. PL180302, PL200015
Impact
Ward: 1
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Land Tribunal Decision
Categories
Zoning
Municipally known as 3 and 5 Bradbury Road. PLC-22-001
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Upon Owners of Land Abutting Chambers Drive from North Limit of Chambers Drive to approximately 50 metres Easterly, in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Utilities
Rates & Fees
Upon Owners of Land Abutting Upper Mount Albion Road from Times Square Boulevard to Highland Road, in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Utilities
Rates & Fees
To Establish the 2022 Water and Wastewater/Storm Fees and Charges for Services, Activities and use of Property Provided by the City of Hamilton
Repealed by Bylaw 22-275, December 7, 2022
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities