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Respecting Lands Located at 541 and 545 Fifty Road (Stoney Creek). ZAC-21-045/ 25CDM-202120
To repeal and replace By-law Nos. 07-325 and 03-295 with a new by-law responding to Bill 109 changes and using appropriate staff titles for housekeeping purposes.
The land, owned by and located in the City of Hamilton, described as Part of Lot 14, Concession 8 in the Geographic Township of Barton, in the City of Hamilton, designated as Part 4 on Plan 62R-12821, and Part 12 on Plan 62R-9741 Save and Except Part 18 on Plan 62R-15778, is established as a public highway, forming part of Dicenzo Drive.
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on June 16, 2022.
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on June 8, 2022.
Respecting refundable fees.
The approval of the Hamilton Rural Official Plan Amendment, as modified, implements an urban boundary expansion to accommodate population and employment growth to 2051. The twenty-five (25) modifications to the Rural Hamilton Official Plan have been made by the Minister to address government priorities related to housing, as well as provincial policy direction related to growth management.
Pursuant to subsections 17(36.5), 17(38.1) and 21(3) of the Planning Act, the decision of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding an official plan adopted in accordance with section 26 of the Planning Act is final and not subject to appeal. Accordingly, the Urban Hamilton Official Plan Amendment, as approved with modifications by the minister, came into effect on November 4, 2022.
Respecting Municipal Comprehensive Review – Phase 1, Firm Boundary.
Not Final and Binding
The approval of the Hamilton Urban Official Plan Amendment, as modified, implements an urban boundary expansion to accommodate population and employment growth to 2051. The official plan amendment also provides policy updates with respect to employment, infrastructure, climate change, housing, transportation, cultural heritage and neighbourhoods. The seventy-seven (77) modifications to the Urban Hamilton Official Plan have been made by the Minister to address government priorities related to housing, as well as provincial policy direction related to growth management, infrastructure, employment, land use compatibility and natural hazards.
Pursuant to subsections 17(36.5), 17(38.1) and 21(3) of the Planning Act, the decision of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding an official plan adopted in accordance with section 26 of the Planning Act is final and not subject to appeal. Accordingly, the Urban Hamilton Official Plan Amendment, as approved with modifications by the minister, came into effect on November 4, 2022.
Respecting Municipal Comprehensive Review – Phase 1.
Not Final and Binding
The Property, together with its heritage attributes listed in Schedule “C” hereto, is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value or interest.
The Property, together with its heritage attributes listed in Schedule “C” hereto, is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value or interest.
The Property, together with its heritage attributes listed in Schedule “C” hereto, is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value or interest.
The Property, together with its heritage attributes listed in Schedule “C” hereto, is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value or interest.
The Property, together with its heritage attributes listed in Schedule “C” hereto, is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value or interest.
The Property, together with its heritage attributes listed in Schedule “C” hereto, is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value or interest.
Respecting Modifications and Updates to Secondary Dwelling Unit and Secondary Dwelling Unit-Detached Regulations. CI 20-E
Respecting Modifications and Updates to Secondary Dwelling Unit and Secondary Dwelling Unit-Detached Regulations. CI 20-E
Respecting Modifications and Updates to Secondary Dwelling Unit and Secondary Dwelling Unit-Detached Regulations. CI 20-E