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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
To establish a code of conduct for members of its Council.
Office Consolidation as of March 2022.
To regulate the sale and use of fireworks.
Office Consolidation as of April 2022.
To Establish and Govern the Office of Integrity Commissioner and Provide for the Resolution of Allegations of Contravention of the Code of Conduct by Members of Council.
By-law No. 08-154 is repealed.
Office Consolidation as of June 2022.
To regulate the discharge of any matter into the sewer works, including the sanitary, combined and storm sewer systems of the City of Hamilton.
Office Consolidation as of April 27, 2022.
To Consolidate Streets By-law No.9329
The property located at 281 Herkimer Street, Hamilton, Ontario is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value.
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on March 1, 2006.
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Waterberry Trail within its limits.
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Duncairn Crescent within its limits.
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Citino Drive within its limits.
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Forbes Street within its limits.
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Raymond Road within its limits.
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Fortissimo Drive within its limits.
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on March 6, 2006.
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on March 22, 2006.
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Hampshire Drive. Block 167 on Plan 62M-918.
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Southbrook Drive. Blocks 66 and 67 on Plan 62M-961.
The former Town of Dundas passed By-law No. 2562-71, being a by-law to control the discharge of sewage into the sewage system of the municipality.
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.