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Respecting Lands Located at 122 & 126 Augusta Street and 127 Young Street and 125 Young Street, Hamilton. ZAC-18-013
As amended by By-law No. 17-083, Respecting Pilot Project for Entertainment on Outdoor Commercial Patios generally located in the areas of Downtown Hamilton, Hess Village and for certain lands Zoned Open Space (P4) Zone and Settlement Commercial (S2) Zone in the Rural Area. CI-17-C
As amended by By-law No. 17-255, Respecting Pilot Project for Entertainment on Outdoor Commercial Patios generally located in the areas of Upper James Street between Stone Church Road and Rymal Road, and Downtown Dundas. CI-17-C
As amended by By-law No. 17-082, for Entertainment on Outdoor Commercial Patios on James Street North between Murray Street and Cannon Street, and certain lands generally located at James Street South between Hunter Street East and Young Street. CI-17-C
Respecting a Pilot Project for Entertainment on Outdoor Commercial Patios located along James Street North between Murray Street and Cannon Street, and certain lands generally located at James Street South, Augusta Street, Hughson Street, John Street South, and Haymarket Street. CI-17-C
As amended, authorizes municipalities to enact by-laws to impose fees on any class of person for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of the municipality.
19-110-LPAT – Attachment 1 - Amendment No. 106 to the Urban Hamilton Official Plan
The Tribunal orders that the OPA and ZBLA appeals are allowed in part and the draft OPA and ZBLA set out in Attachments 1 and 2 respectively are approved.
LPAT Case No. PL171001
LPAT File Nos. PL171001, PL171002
19-111-LPAT – Attachment 2 - To Amend Zoning By-law No. 464 (Glanbrook) Respecting Lands Located at 3100-3140 Regional Road 56 and Block 131 of Registered Plan of Subdivision 62M-1062 in the former Township of Glanbrook, now in the City of Hamilton.
The Tribunal orders that the OPA and ZBLA appeals are allowed in part and the draft OPA and ZBLA set out in Attachments 1 and 2 respectively are approved.
LPAT Case No. PL171001
LPAT File Nos. PL171001, PL171002
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on April 25, 2018.
The land, owned by and located in the City of Hamilton, described as Part of Block 54 on Plan 62M-1199 being Part 1 on Plan 62R-21135, is established as a public highway, forming part of Morrisey Boulevard.
The land, owned by and located in the City of Hamilton, described as Part 7 of 62R-20860, is established as a public highway, forming part of Columbus Gate.
The land, owned by and located in the City of Hamilton, described as Parts 1, 2, and 4 of 62R-20860; and, Part 2 of Plan 62R-21053, is established as a public highway, forming part of Soho Street.
The land, owned by and located in the City of Hamilton, described as Parts 6 and 8 of 62R-20860, is established as a public highway, forming part of Upper Mount Albion Road.
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on April 24, 2019.
- Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
- Schedule 3 (Flashing School Zones – Reduced Speed Limit)
Respecting Lands Located at 612 Harvest Road (Flamborough). ZAH-19-024
Respecting 80 and 92 Barton Street East and 245 Catharine Street North, Hamilton.
Respecting Lands Located at 80 and 92 Barton Street East, and 245 Catharine Street North, Hamilton. ZAC-17-090/OPA-17-041
Respecting 1809, 1817 and 1821 Rymal Road East, Stoney Creek.
Respecting Lands Located at 1809, 1817 and 1821 Rymal Road East (Stoney Creek). ZAC-16-064