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Documents
Respecting Lands Located at 1107 Main Street West. ZAC-20-016
Impact
Ward: 1
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on June 16, 2022.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
- Donald Young is appointed as Drainage Superintendent for the City of Hamilton.
Repealed by By-law No. 23-120, July 14, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Appointments & Delegations
Utilities
The land, owned by and located in the City of Hamilton, described as Parts 3 and 4 on Plan 62R-19793 and Part 1 on Plan 62R-21800, is established as a public highway, forming part of Aquasanta Crescent and DiCenzo Drive, respectively.
Impact
Ward: 7
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
The Property, together with its heritage attributes listed in Schedule “C” hereto is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value.
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
Land Designation
The Property, together with its heritage attributes listed in Schedule “C” hereto, is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value or interest.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
Land Designation
The Property, together with its heritage attributes listed in Schedule “C” hereto, is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value or interest.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
Land Designation
The Property, together with its heritage attributes listed in Schedule “C” hereto, is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value or interest.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
Land Designation
The Property, together with its heritage attributes listed in Schedule “C” hereto, is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value or interest.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
Land Designation
The Property, together with its heritage attributes listed in Schedule “C” hereto, is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value or interest.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
Land Designation
The Property, together with its heritage attributes listed in Schedule “C” hereto, is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value or interest.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
Land Designation
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on June 8, 2022.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
- Schedule 4 (Special Events)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
Impact
Ward: 3, 4, 9, 10, 12, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
To provide for housekeeping amendments.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administrative Penalties
Parking
Respecting Lands Located at 250-256 First Road West. ZAC-20-026
Not Final and Binding
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Stoney Creek (3692-92)
Respecting Modifications and Updates to Secondary Dwelling Unit and Secondary Dwelling Unit-Detached Regulations. CI 20-E
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Modifications and Updates to Secondary Dwelling Unit and Secondary Dwelling Unit-Detached Regulations. CI 20-E
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Ancaster (87-57)
Respecting Modifications and Updates to Secondary Dwelling Unit and Secondary Dwelling Unit-Detached Regulations. CI 20-E
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Dundas (3581-86)
Respecting Modifications and Updates to Secondary Dwelling Unit and Secondary Dwelling Unit-Detached Regulations. CI 20-E
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Flamborough (90-145-Z)
Respecting Modifications and Updates to Secondary Dwelling Unit and Secondary Dwelling Unit-Detached Regulations. CI 20-E
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Township of Glanbrook (464)