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Disclaimer: By-laws contained in this section have been prepared for the purpose of convenience only and are not certified true copies. Where available, office consolidated versions, combining the original By-law and any amendments, are provided for ease of use. For accurate reference, consult copies of the official By-laws and documents in the Records Division of the Office of the City Clerk.
For by-laws and documents that are not available in an electronic format, email [email protected].
The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
To authorize the temporary borrowing of monies by the city to meet current budget expenditures for the year 2022 pending receipt of current revenues.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
To adjust the interim taxes on a property if the Council is of the opinion that the Interim Levy on a property is too high or too low in relation to its estimate of the total taxes which will be levied on the property in 2022.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation
The land, owned by and located in the City of Hamilton, described as Part 1 on Plan 62R-21786 and Block 6 on Plan 62M-1081, is established as a public highway, forming part of Clappison Avenue.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
That the following lands are designated and deemed not to be a Registered Plan of Subdivision for the purpose of Subsection 50(3) of the Planning Act:
- Blocks 11 and 12, inclusive, Registered Plan 62M-1240, “Seabreeze Estates, Phase 2,” City of Hamilton
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
For each municipal capital facility agreement entered into by the City, Council must pass a by-law authorizing it to enter into a municipal capital facility agreement for the provision of a municipal capital facility.
Impact
Ward: 1
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Legal
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on December 15, 2021.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Repealed by By-law No. 23-234, December 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Utilities
- Schedule 5 (Stop Control)
Impact
Ward: 5
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Amendments include any necessary grammatical, numbering and lettering changes.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Environment & Green Spaces
Respecting Lands Located at 129 and 131 Wellington Street North, Hamilton. ZAD-21-048
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning