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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 105 Braeheid Avenue, Flamborough. CI 22-C
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Flamborough (90-145-Z)
As amended by By-law No. 21-249, Respecting Lands Located at 311 and 313 Stone Church Road East. CI 22-C
Impact
Ward: 7
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
Respecting Lands known as Green Millan Shores Estates (Frances Avenue, Southshore Crescent, Lakefront Drive, Waterview Drive, Lakewalk Drive), Stoney Creek. CI 22-C
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Stoney Creek (3692-92)
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on April 13, 2022.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on April 8, 2022.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
For the Purposes of the Provision of Municipal Capital Facilities as defined in Section 110 of the Municipal Act, 2001.
- Convention Centre
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation
The Property, together with its heritage attributes listed in Schedule “C” hereto is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value.
Impact
Ward: 3
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.
Impact
Ward: 3
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
Land Designation
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on March 30, 2022.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Repealed by By-law No. 23-210, November 8, 2023
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation
Repealed by By-law No. 23-210, November 8, 2023
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation
Upon Owners of Land Abutting Springbrook Avenue from Approximately 24.5 metres South of Lockman Drive to Approximately 17 metres South of Regan Drive, in the City of Hamilton.
Repealed by Bylaw No. 22-159 June 22, 2022
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
Respecting lands located at 3331 Homestead Drive (Glanbrook). ZAC-18-003
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
Impact
Ward: 4, 5, 7, 9, 12, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Amendment provides clarity for residents as to what constitutes compliance under By-law 03-296.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Respecting types of permittable fences and their construction
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Respecting Lands Located at 1040 Garner Road West, Ancaster. ZAC-21-030
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting 1348 Concession 2 West, 1372 Concession 2 West and 173 Highway 52 (Flamborough).
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 173 Highway 52, 1348 Concession 2 West and 1372 Concession 2 West, Hamilton. RHOPA-21-017/ ZAR-21-040
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
To repeal the City’s Physical Distancing By-law and to rely on the Province’s regulations or guidance re same
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administrative Penalties
Public Safety