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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on January 25, 2006.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
As amended, Land Description of the Downtown Business Improvement Area and Map "Schedule A & B"
Repealed by By-law No. 14-253 September 24, 2014
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Planning
Business
Schedule 10 - No Left Turns
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 7, 9, 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Respecting Lands Municipally known as 715 Centre Road.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 715 Centre Road (former Town of Flamborough).
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Municipally known as 91 Highway No. 5 West.
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 91 Highway No. 5 West.
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Known Municipally as 1564 Second Concession Road West, In the Geographic Township of Beverly, now in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 1809 Rymal Road East.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Schedule 5 - Parking Meters
Schedule 6 - Time Limit Parking
Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
Schedule 13 - No Stopping Zones
Schedule 14 - Wheelchair Loading Zones
Schedule 15 - Commercial Vehicle Loading Zones
Schedule 16 - Taxi Zones
Schedule 20 - School Bus Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12, 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Proposed plan of subdivision on lands composed of Part of Lots 9 and 10, Concession 4 (Flamborough) in the City of Hamilton.
Decision/Order No. 0214
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Municipal Board Decision
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Flamborough (90-145-Z)
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on January 12, 2006.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on December 19, 2005.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Respecting Lands Located on a Portion of 404 McNeilly Road.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting a Portion of the Property Located at 50 Lawson Street.
Impact
Ward: 7
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
To delegate to the Director of Development and Real Estate certain assigned Council Authority under The Ontario Heritage Act for the power to consent to permits for the alteration of designated property.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Appointments & Delegations
Heritage
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on December 14, 2005.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming