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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Municipally known as 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42 and 44 Talence Drive, Stoney Creek. PLC-18-001 (20773)
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Municipally known as 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41 and 43 Bayonne Drive, Stoney Creek. PLC-18-001 (20774)
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Municipally known as 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36 and 38 Bayonne Drive, Stoney Creek. PLC-18-001 (20771)
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
The name of the street municipally known as Highland Road, more particularly described as follows: PIN 16932-0048 (LT) Part of the Road Allowance between Concessions 7 and 8, Saltfleet; lying west of Upper Mount Albion Road. City of Hamilton. is hereby changed to Highland Road West.
Impact
Ward: 6
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Streets
To regulate and govern the training of persons by a Driving School Instructor in designated restricted areas.
Impact
Ward: 5
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Public Safety
Traffic
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on July 13, 2018.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
To impose fees or charges on any class of persons for various services or activities and for use of its property.
Repealed by By-law No. 19-160, July 12, 2019
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
The Acting Chief Administrative Officer shall have such general control and management of the administration of the government and affairs of the City and shall perform such duties as Council by by-law prescribes.
Repealed by By-law No. 19-044, March 27, 2019
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administration
Appointments & Delegations
- Ida Bedioui; Stephanie Paparella; Lauri Leduc; Loren Kolar; Lisa Chamberlain and Angela McRae are hereby appointed as Acting Deputy City Clerks for the City of Hamilton
Repealed by Motion10.2(f) of July 12, 2019 Council Minutes
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administration
Appointments & Delegations
Respecting Lands Located at 400 Rymal Road West. ZAH-18-016
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
- Schedule 5 (Stop Control)
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 6 (Time Limit Parking)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 10 (Alternate Side Parking
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
- Schedule 14 (Wheelchair Loading Zones)
Impact
Ward: 2, 3, 4, 7
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting Lands Located at 893, 897 and 903 West 5th Street. ZAH-18-021
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
Respecting 56, 74, 78, 90, 96, 100 and 566 Parkside Drive (Flamborough).
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 56, 74, 78, 90, 96, 100 and 556 Parkside Drive (Flamborough). ZAC-15-039/ 25T-201507
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
To Revise Definitions and Policy Regarding Industrial Development Expansions
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
- Schedule A (Table 13 - By-law No. 10-118 To Regulate Exterior Property Maintenance Including Vegetation, Waste and Graffiti)
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administrative Penalties
Home & Property
As amended by By-law No. 17-112, Respecting Lands Located at 50 Albright Drive. ZAH-18-032
Impact
Ward: 5
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
As amended by By-law No. 17-155, Respecting Lands Located at 52 Ottawa Street North. ZAH-18-036
Impact
Ward: 5
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
Respecting 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 Street (Hamilton).
Impact
Ward: 4
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban