City of Hamilton By-Law Number 05-200
Unless otherwise noted, Sections 1 to 6 inclusive, and those Schedules A, B, C, D, E and F which incorporate boundaries for Downtown Hamilton were passed by the Council of the City of Hamilton and became effective on May 25, 2005.
Record of Amending By-Law
Section 1: Administration
- 1.1 - Title of By-Law
- 1.2 - Effective Date
- 1.3 - Area to which the By-Law Applies
- 1.4 - Scope of the By-Law
- 1.5 - Validity
- 1.6 - Compliance with Applicable Law
- 1.7 - Repeal of Existing By-laws
- 1.8 - Administration
- 1.9 - Enforcement and Penalties
- 1.10 - Remedies
- 1.11 - Legal Non-Conforming Uses
Section 2: Interpretation
- 2.1 - Establishment of Classifications and Zones
- 2.2 - Use of Zone Symbols
- 2.3 - Incorporation of Zoning Maps
- 2.4 - Incorporation of Schedules
- 2.5 - Interpretation of Zone Boundaries
Section 3: Definitions
Section 4: General Provisions
- 4.1 - Prohibited Uses
- 4.2 - Human Habitation not within Main Building
- 4.3 - Frontage on a Street
- 4.4 - Public Uses Permitted in all Zones
- 4.5 - Number of Dwellings Per Lot
- 4.6 - Permitted Yard Encroachments
- 4.7 - Reduction of Yards for Non-Conforming Lots
- 4.8 - Accessory Buildings in Residential Zones, Downtown D5 and Downtown D6 Zones
- 4.9 - Air Conditioners and Pumps
- 4.10 - Satellite Dishes
- 4.11 - Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs/Spas
- 4.12 - Vacuum Clause
- 4.13 - Reduction in Regulations Resulting from Street Widening
- 4.14 - Laneways Deemed to be Streets
- 4.15 - Model Homes in Draft Plans of Subdivision
- 4.16 - Regulation for Consolidated Lot Development
- 4.17 - Airport
- 4.18 - Temporary Uses
- 4.19 - Visual Barrier
- 4.20 - Outdoor Commercial Patios
- 4.21 - Home Business
- 4.22 - Adequate Services
- 4.23 - Special Setbacks
- 4.24 - Conservation Authority Regulation Area
- 4.25 - Drive Through Regulations
Section 5: Parking Regulations
- 5.1 - Location
- 5.2 - Design Standards
- 5.2.1 - Location of Loading Facilities
- 5.3 - Commercial Motor Vehicles
- 5.4 - Major Recreational Vehicles
- 5.5 - Barrier Free Parking
Section 6: Downtown
Section 7: Open Space and Park
Section 8: Institutional
Section 9: Industrial
Schedules
Information Maps
These maps are for information purposes only. For confirmation of the up-to-date zoning on any specific property, please contact the Development and Real Estate Division of the Planning and Economic Development Department.