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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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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After the registration of the tax arrears certificate and before the expiry of the one-year period, the City can enter into an agreement with the owner of the land, the spouse of the owner, a mortgagee or a tenant in occupation of the land extending the period of time in which the cancellation price is to be paid.
Respecting Lands Located at 460 Wentworth Street North (Robert Land Community Centre)
To license, regulate and govern businesses, and to impose conditions on the obtaining, holding and keeping of licenses to carry on such businesses.
To provide for an lntegrity Commissioner to help ensure that members of Council conform to ethical standards of behaviour in carrying out their duties and are held to account for adherence to their Code of Conduct and any other applicable City procedures, rules or policies.
Respecting Lands Located at 478 Glover Road.
- Schedule 2 - Speed Limits
- Schedule 4 - Special Event Parking Zones
- 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
Respecting Lands Located at Municipal Numbers 803, 819, 823, 865 and 871 West 5th Street.
Respecting Lands Located at 9345 Chippewa Road West.
Respecting Lands Located at 9345 Chippewa Road West.
Respecting 1307 Highway No. 8.
Respecting the Lands Located at the Rear of 1307 Highway No. 8, Stoney Creek.
Respecting Lands Located at Part of Lot 5, Concession 3, Township of Glanford (Glanbrook).
Part of Lot 5, Concession 3, Township of Glanford (Glanbrook)
Respecting 124 Wilson Street West.
Respecting Lands Located at 124 Wilson Street West.
To redesignate and rezone land at 33-37 Fifty Rd to permit a travel plaza and associated uses catering to the traveling public. Respecting 1640 South Service Road, Stoney Creek.
It is the opinion of the Council of the City of Hamilton that it is beneficial for both the proprietors of retail businesses and for the public that all classes of shops be permitted to be open on Civic Holiday.
To redesignate and rezone land at 33-37 Fifty Rd to permit a travel plaza and associated uses catering to the traveling public. Respecting 1640 South Service Road.
To redesignate and rezone land at 33-37 Fifty Rd to permit a travel plaza and associated uses catering to the traveling public. Respecting 1640 South Service Road, Stoney Creek.