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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on September 11, 2019.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
- Schedule F1
Repealed by By-law No. 21-021 February 24, 2021
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Procedure
Respecting: 2341 and 2365 to 2431 Regional Road 56 and 250 Tanglewood Drive (Glanbrook). UHOPA-17-012
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 2341 and 2365 to 2431 Regional Road 56 and 250 Tanglewood Drive (Glanbrook). ZAC-17-027
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Township of Glanbrook (464)
Respecting Lands located at 2341 and 2365 to 2431 Regional Road 56 and 250 Tanglewood Drive (Glanbrook). ZAC-17-027
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting lands located at 3600 Guyatt Road, Glanbrook. ZAA-18-006
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
- Schedule 8
- Schedule 12
Impact
Ward: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
- Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
- Schedule 9 (No Right Turn on Red)
- Schedule 18 (Bicycle Lanes)
Impact
Ward: 1, 3, 4, 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 5 (Stop Control)
Impact
Ward: 2 ,3, 13, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Respecting lands located at 2110 Rymal Road East (Glanbrook).
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Municipally known as 239, 241, 243, 245, 247, 249 and 251 Skinner Road, Waterdown Bay Phase 2. PLC-19-020
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Municipally known as 28 and 34 Skinner Road, Waterdown Bay Phase 2. PLC-19-020
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Municipally known as 327 Humphrey Street, Waterdown Bay Phase 2. PLC-19-020
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Jackson Heights Phase 3a. PLC-19-027
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
As represented by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the City of Hamilton.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Legal
Finance
Namely Part of Wetenhall Court, Registered Plan 62M-1229, in the City of Hamilton, designated as Parts 4, 5 and 6, Plan 62R-21136, being Part of PIN 17399-0500 (LT); City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
The land, owned by and located in the City of Hamilton, described as Parts 1 and 4 on Plan 62R-20060, is established as a public highway, forming part of Acadia Drive.
Impact
Ward: 7
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on August 16, 2019.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Dan Milovanovic is appointed as Deputy Fire Chief pursuant to the Hamilton Fire Department Establishing and Regulating By-law No. 19-034.
Repealed by By-law 20-052 April 8, 2020
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Public Safety
Appointments & Delegations
- Schedule 9 (No Right Turn on Red)
Impact
Ward: 6
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic