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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Respecting Lands Located at 1144 Wilson Street West.
Provides for housekeeping and technical amendments to By-law 07-170.
To appoint one or more Municipal Law Enforcement Officers, who shall be peace officers for the purposes of enforcing the by-laws of the municipality.
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Schedule 2 - Speed Limits
Respecting lands located at 270 and 175 Longwood Road South.
Respecting lands located at 270 and 175 Longwood Road South.
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Respecting Part of Block 133, Plan 62M-1062, Magnificent Way.
Respecting Lands Located at Magnificent Way, Parts 1 and 2 on Reference Plan 62R-17951.
Respecting 625 Garner Road East.
Respecting Lands Located at 625 Garner Road East.
Respecting Lands Located at 625 Garner Road East.
Respecting Lands known as 611 Tradewind Drive.
Respecting Lands Located at 1123, 1131, and 1135 Stone Church Road East.
Respecting Lands Located at 1301-1315 Upper Wellington Street, Hamilton.
Amending 01-215:
- Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Amending 01-218:
- Schedule 2 - Through Highways
- Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
- Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 13 - No Stopping Zones
- Schedule 14 - Wheelchair Loading Zones
- Schedule 21 - Snow Routes
Authorized the City to stop-up, close and sell the Public Highway, being part of Eleanor Avenue, more particularly described as Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 on Plan 62R-12366.
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Respecting 21 Upper Centennial Parkway.