Hamilton Planning Committee

• More property standards protection on the way for Hamilton tenants

  Ward 2 Coun. Jason Farr presented the motion, saying 'good tenants deserve the peace of mind to have healthy and safe environments.'

  Health

  Mar 23, 2021
  
• Hamilton to look at improving property standards bylaw to protect tenants in unsafe conditions

  Hamilton's planning committee unanimously voted in favour of a motion that aims to improve conditions for tenants who are forced to live in unsafe or unhealthy rental units.

  News

  Jan 14, 2020
  
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• Hamilton mayor’s bid for more presentable construction sites clears first hurdle

  The mayor has brought forward a motion asking city staff to explore ways of encouraging developers to beautify the board fencing around construction sites.

  Politics

  Oct 1, 2019
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• Hamilton planning committee to seek grant for electric vehicle charging stations

  The specific locations and costs of using the charging stations would be decided if the grant is approved by Natural Resources Canada.

  Environment

  Sep 3, 2019
• Hamilton resident’s plea to keep pet ducks is denied

  Neighbour Jennifer Smith also appeared before the planning committee arguing that Lorraine Appleyard's ducks have created a rat infestation.

  Politics

  Jul 9, 2019
• Stoney Creek residential tower project draws parking, traffic, transit concerns

  A number of residents addressed the city's planning committee on Tuesday in opposition to the skyline-changing proposal.

  Politics

  Apr 16, 2019
• Former toxic hot spot in Hamilton on track to welcome new 5-storey development

  Ward 2 Coun. Jason Farr says the transformation will be a "Cinderella story" and is the result of a "tremendous amount of investment, passion and effort."

  Politics

  Apr 2, 2019
• City councillors inch ahead on rental licensing pilot despite landlord objections

  If council eventually votes to move forward with the licensing plan, landlords will pay a $200 annual fee and be subject to city inspections.

  Politics

  Dec 11, 2018
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• City taking jackhammer to downtown parking lots to make way for 2 residential towers

  Ward 2 Coun. Jason Farr notes that the projects will result in almost 600 new residential units within the core, and likely close to 2,000 new downtown residents.

  Politics

  Sep 4, 2018
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• Hess Village merchants may be off hook for extra policing costs

  Hamilton's planning committee has unanimously voted to cover the $50,000 paid duty policing costs in 2018 for Hess Village, using a tax stabilization reserve fund.

  Politics

  Apr 17, 2018