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Documents
Imposing fees or charges for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of the municipality and for the use of the municipality’s property, including property under its control.
Repealed by By-law No. 20-255, December 16, 2020
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Utilities
Rates & Fees
- Schedule 31 (Designated Areas – Reduced Speed Limit – 40km/h Neighbourhoods)
- Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
- Schedule 3 (Flashing School Zones – Reduced Speed Limit)
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 6 (Time Limit Parking)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
- Schedule 14 (Wheelchair Loading Zones)
- Schedule 20 (School Bus Loading Zones)
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
- Schedule 5 (Parking Meters)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping)
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
- Schedule A
- Schedule B
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Utilities
Rates & Fees
“Red Hill Phase 2”, municipally known as 208, 212, 216, 220, 224, 228, 232, 236, 239, 240, 243, 244, 247, 248, 251, 252, 255, 256, 259, 260, 263, 264, 267, 312, 316, 320, 324, 328, 332, 336, and 340 Bedrock Drive. PLC-19-011
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
“Red Hill Phase 2”, municipally known as 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15, 16, 19, 20, 23, 24, 27, 28, 31, 32, 35, 36, 39, 40, 43, 44, 47, 48, 51, 52, 55, and 56 July Avenue. PLC-19-014
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15, 16, 19, 20, 23, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 69, 73, 77, 81, 85, 89, 93, 101, 105, 125, 129, 130, 133, 134, 137, 138, 141, 142, 146, 147, 150, 153, 154, 157, 158, 161, 162, 165, 166, 169, 170, 174, 175, 178, 179, 182, and 183 Cactus Crescent. PLC-19-016
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
“Red Hill Phase 3-4”, municipally known as 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 52, 55, 56, 59 and 60 Royal Coachmen Way. PLC-19-021
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
“Red Hill Phase 3-4”, municipally known as 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 144, 148, 152, 89, 85, 81, and 77 Queen Mary Boulevard. PLC-19-022
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
“Red Hill Phase 3-4”, municipally known as 71, 67, 63, 59, 55, 51, 47, 43, 39, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 50, and 56 Magdalena Boulevard. PLC-19-023
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Municipally known as 29, 41, 47, 51, 55, 107, 111, 115, 119, 123, 127, 131, and 135 Cuesta Heights. PLC-19-024
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Upon Owners of Land Abutting Garner Road East from Approximately 30m West of Raymond Road to Approximately 280m Westerly, in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Utilities
Rates & Fees
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on November 13, 2019.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
- Schedule 4 (Yield Sign Locations)
- Schedule 5 (Stop Control)
Impact
Wards: 1, 2, 8, 12, 13, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
- Schedule 3 (Flashing School Zones – Reduced Speed Limit)
- Schedule 6 (One-Way Streets)
- Schedule 18 (Bicycle Lanes)
Impact
Wards: 3, 9, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 6 (Time Limit)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking)
- Schedule 10 (Alternate Side Parking)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking)
- Schedule 13 (No Parking)
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting 1190 Main Street West, 43, 47, 51 & 55 Forsyth Avenue South, 75, 77, 81, 99, 103, 107, 111 & 115 Traymore Avenue, & 50 Dalewood Avenue (Hamilton). UHOPA 127 (H)
Impact
Ward: 1
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
As amended by By-law 18-003, respecting lands located at 20 Reid Avenue North, 11-17 and 41 Reid Avenue South, 22-116 Lang Street and 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 and 24 Hayes Avenue, Hamilton. ZAH-19-049
Impact
Ward: 4
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 2798 and 2804 King Street East and 8 Vienna Street. ZAC-19-037
Impact
Ward: 5
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)