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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
As amended, by implementing the 1990 Water Rates.
As amended, by further amending Section B(i) of Schedule G thereto
Respecting Lands Located at 50 East Avenue North and 20 Emerald Street South.
As amended, to reflect the 1991 User Fees.
As amended, by implementing the 1991 User Fees, 1991 Water and Sewer Rates Report, 1991 Water Demand Control Strategy Update, Fire Hydrant Charges and Water Turn Off/On Charges.
As amended, be further amended to permit joint water service agreements to be entered into and registered on title where Regional Council has approved the use of said agreements for specific lands.
As amended to reflect the 1992 User Fees.
To establish 1992 User Fees and Charges for services provided by the Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth.
As amended, to implement a revised Replacement of Water Service Policy.
As amended, by implementing a reduction in the prompt payment discount, an interest penalty charge on overdue accounts, the 1992 Water and Sewer Rates Report, the elimination of the prompt payment discount and the implementation of the late payment penalty charge.
As amended, by implementing the 1993 Water and Sewer Rate Report and the 1993 User Fees.
As amended, by implementing the 1994 Water and Sewer Rate Report, and update the Water Demand Control Strategy with respect to Swimming Pools and Transfer of Ownership.
As amended, by implementing the 1995 Water and Sewer Rate Report, and the 1995 User Fees.
As amended, to reflect the 1996 Sewer and Water Rates.
As amended, to reflect the 1997 Sewer and Water Rates.
As amended, regarding requirements for locating meter chambers.
As amended, to reflect the 1998 Sewer and Water Rates.
As amended, to reflect 1999 Sewer and Water Rates.
As amended, to reflect the Phase-In of 1999 Non-Metered Water and Sewer Rates.
As amended by Zoning by-law No. 05-161, Respecting Lands at 500 Glover Road, former City of Stoney Creek.