- Use the Search By-laws tool and enter a keyword (e.g. Fence) or a by-law number (e.g. 22-001).
- Narrow your search results by using the Category and Sort By filter options.
- Browse the search results. To view a PDF version, click on the by-law number and title of your choice.
The online listing is updated as City Council passes new by-laws.
Disclaimer: By-laws contained in this section have been prepared for the purpose of convenience only and are not certified true copies. Where available, office consolidated versions, combining the original By-law and any amendments, are provided for ease of use. For accurate reference, consult copies of the official By-laws and documents in the Records Division of the Office of the City Clerk.
For by-laws and documents that are not available in an electronic format, email clerk@hamilton.ca.
The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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.
There may be one or more subject categories assigned to each by-law depending on context. Selecting a specific category can narrow your search.
By-laws are the official rules that define how the City is governed
Documents
- Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
- Schedule 2 - Speed Limits
- Schedule 18 - Speed Limits
- Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
- Schedule 4 - Yield Control
- Schedule 5 - Stop Control
- Schedule 5 - Stop Control
- Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
- Schedule 5 - Stop Control
Each as amended:
- Schedule 5 - Stop Signs of By-law No. 01-215
- Schedule 2 - Through Highways
- Schedule 5 - Parking Meters
- Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
- Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 14 - Wheelchair Loading Zones of By-law No. 01-218
- Schedule 29 - Weight Restrictions on Bridges
- Schedule 5 - Stop Control
- Schedule 5 - Stop Control
- Schedule 4 - Yield Signs
- Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Schedule 10 - No Left Turns
- Schedule 27 - Truck Routes
- Schedule 5 - Stop Control
- Schedule 5 - Stop Control
- Schedule 27 - Truck Routes
- Schedule 5 - Stop Control
Amending By-law No. 01-218:
- Schedule 2 - Through Highways
- Schedule 4 - Special Event Parking Zones
- Schedule 5 - Parking Meters
- Schedule 6 - Time Limit Parking
- Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
- Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 13 - No Stopping Zones
- Schedule 14 - Wheelchair Loading Zones
Amending By-law No. 01-215:
- Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
- Schedule 2 - Speed Limits
- Schedule 6 - One-Way Streets
- Schedule 8 - No Right Turns
- Schedule 10 - No Left Turns
- Schedule 13 - Designated Traffic Lanes