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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Respecting Lands Located on Part of Lots 24 and 25, Concession 2, known municipally as 1928 Powerline Road.
Respecting the Southern Portion of the Lands Located at 162 Ward Avenue.
Respecting The Rural Area of the City of Hamilton.
Not Final and Binding
Refer to OMB Decision 15-033 – Attachment 1 and 15-034 – Attachment 2
Respecting Part of Lands known municipally as 4300 Binbrook Road.
Respecting Lands Located at 1831 Rymal Road East (Stoney Creek). ZAC-14-002
Respecting the Lands Located at 1831 Rymal Road East. ZAC-14-002/ UHOPA-14-001/ 25T-201401
Respecting Lands Located at 4300 Binbrook Road, Lot 5, Block 5, Concession 3, shown as Part 2 on Plan 62R-5465.
Respecting Lands Located at 1261 Mohawk Road, in the former Town of Ancaster, now in the City of Hamilton. ZAR-11-040
Respecting Lands Located South of Bellagio Avenue and West of Swayze Road, described as Part of Lots 1, 2, and 3 – Block 4 – Concession 1, in the former Township of Glanbrook, now in the City of Hamilton. ZAC-13-059
- Schedule 5 – Building Exterior Cleaners
- Schedule 10 – Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks
- Schedule 24 – Sign Posters and Bill Distributors
- Schedule 4 (Yield Signs)
- Schedule 5 (Stop Signs)
- Schedule 6 (One-Way Streets)
- Schedule 13 (Designated Traffic Lanes)
- Schedule 18 (Bicycle Lanes)
- Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
- Schedule 9 (No Right on Red)
- Schedule 13 (Designated Traffic Lanes)
- Schedule 6 (Time Limit Parking)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 9 (Alternate Side Parking)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
- Schedule 14 (Wheelchair Loading Zones)
- Schedule 15 (Commercial Vehicle Loading Zones)
- Schedule 20 (School Bus Loading Zones)
- Schedule 6 (Time Limit Parking)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
To impose fees or charges on any class of persons for various services or activities and for use of its property.