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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Being Block 238 on Plan 62M-1237.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
Municipally known as 116 and 134 Robertson Road; 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 30, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 56 Beasley Grove; and 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13 Cooley Grove, Ancaster.
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision. PLC-20-014
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
“Foothills of Winona – Phases 2 and 3”, municipally Known as 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 26, 28 and 30 Foothills Lane, Stoney Creek.
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision. PLC-20-010
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
The property located at 85 King Street East and 4-12 John Street North, Hamilton, Ontario is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value.
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Heritage
The property located at 1389 Progreston Road, Flamborough within the city of Hamilton, Ontario is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value or interest.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Heritage
The property located at 828 Sanatorium Road and 870 Scenic Drive, Hamilton, Ontario is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value.
Impact
Ward: 14
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Heritage
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision. PLC-20-004
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision. PLC-20-011
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision. PLC-20-007
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 March 31, 2021.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
- Schedule 5 (Parking Meters)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
Impact
Ward: 2, 3, 4, 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
- Schedule 2 (Through Highways)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
- Schedule 15 (Commercial Vehicle Loading Zones)
- Schedule 23 (Special Enforcement Area – Tiffany and Sherman Falls)
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
- Schedule 5 (Stop Control)
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Respecting 211 and 225 John Street South and 78 Young Street, Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 211 and 225 John Street South and 78 Young Street, Hamilton.
ZAC-18-041
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting 2069 Binbrook Road, Glanbrook.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Rural
Respecting Lands Located at 2069 Binbrook Road, Glanbrook.
ZAC-20-022/RHOPA-20-014
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 70 Garner Road East, Ancaster. ZAH-20-039
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
To adopt procedures governing the calling, place, and proceedings of meetings.
Office Consolidation as of November 13, 2023.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Procedure
Related to funding provided under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance