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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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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Documents
Respecting Lands Located at Part of Lot 33, Concession 7 (Saltfleet).
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
As amended by Zoning By-law No. 03-320, Respecting Lands Located on Whitefish Crescent, Part of Lot 9, Broken Front Concession, former City of Stoney Creek.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting a Portion of the Lands Located at 2461 Regional Road 56.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 1575 Brock Road (Flamborough).
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Authority for Council to levy on the whole rateable property according to the last returned assessment roll for the current year, the tax rates required for the City and Public and Separate school purposes.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Respecting Lands Located at 711 North Service Road.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at Part of Lot 36, Concession 3, Geographic Township of Ancaster, Wilson Street West at Given Road.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located on Part of Lots 24 and 25, Concession 2, known municipally as 1928 Powerline Road.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting the Southern Portion of the Lands Located at 162 Ward Avenue.
Impact
Ward: 1
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Part of Lands known municipally as 4300 Binbrook Road.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 4300 Binbrook Road, Lot 5, Block 5, Concession 3, shown as Part 2 on Plan 62R-5465.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
To impose fees or charges on any class of persons for various services or activities and for use of its property.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
- Official Plan Amendment No. 25 to the former Region of Hamilton-Wentworth Official Plan;
- Official Plan Amendment No. 104 to the former Town of Ancaster Official Plan and
- Official Plan Amendment No. 50 to the former Township of Glanbrook Official Plan
Respecting Lands in the vicinity of John C. Munro Airport.
Impact
Ward: 11, 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on June 15, 2005.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
- Amending 01-216: Section 8
- Amending 01-218: Section 8
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting Lands Located on Annabelle Street, Part of Lot 16, Concession 7, Lot 23, Plan 62M-1024.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Consolidated Lot Development.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
As amended by By-law No. 02-319, Respecting Lands Located at 129 Cloverleaf Drive.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 500 Glover Road.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning