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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.
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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
For the purpose of creating lots. PLC-22-014
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on September 14, 2022
The City of Hamilton for 2006 chooses to increase the maximum assessment related tax increases allowed on the commercial, industrial and multi-residential tax classes.
To impose fees or charges on any class of persons for various services or activities and for use of its property.
To establish a percentage by which tax decreases shall be limited in respect of properties in any property class.
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on September 28, 2022.
For the purpose of creating 145 lots for townhouses, 76 easements for maintenance and access purposes and 1 common element road. PLC-22-013
Municipally Known As, 287, 289, 291, 293, 295, 297, 299, 301, 303, 305, 307, 309, 311, 313, 315, 317, 319, 321, 323, 325, 327, 329, 331, 333, 335, 337, 339, 341, 343, 345, 347, 349, 351, 353, 355, 357, 359, 361, 363 and 365 Raymond Road, Ancaster. PLC-22-016
The area identified in Schedule “A" attached hereto (the Melville Street Heritage Conservation District Study Area) is designated as a heritage conservation district study area for a period of one year from the date of enactment of this By-law.
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on April 14, 2004.
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on May 10, 2006.
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Upon owners of land Abutting Garner Road from Hamilton Drive to Approximately 485 Meters Easterly.
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on May 24, 2006.
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on November 16, 2022.