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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 [email protected].
The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 Designate Property Located at 104 King Street West, Dundas, City of Hamilton as Property of Cultural Heritage Value
Impact
Ward 13
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
To Designate Properties Located at 165-191 and 195-205 King Street East, Hamilton as Properties of Cultural Heritage Value
Impact
Ward 2
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
To Establish City of Hamilton Land Described as Blocks 16 & 17 on Plan 62M-1134 and Block 23 on Plan 62M-1302 as Part of Carlson Street
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
To Establish City of Hamilton Land Described as Block 21 on Plan 62M-1161 and Block 107 on Plan 62M-1116 as Part of Fair Street
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
To Establish City of Hamilton Land Described as Part of Block 106 on 62M-09, designated as Parts 7 and 8 on Plan 62R-22395 as Part of Cielo Court
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
To Establish City of Hamilton Land Described as Part 4 on Plan 62R-1261 and Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 on Plan 62R-18562 as Part of Twenty Road East
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Respecting: Removal of Part Lot Control For Block 22, Registered Plan No. 62M-1302 and Blocks 14 and 15, Registered Plan No. 62M-1134, for lands municipally known as 80 and 82 Carlson Street Stoney Creek
Impact
Ward 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Planning
To Confirm Proceedings of Council
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
To Amend By-law No. 23-162, a By-law to Prescribe Standards for the Maintenance and Occupancy of Property
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Schedule 6 - Time Limit
Schedule 8 - No Parking
Schedule 10 - Alt Side
Schedule 12 - Permit
Schedule 13 - No Stopping
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
To Amend By-law No. 14-253, being the By-law In Respect of Business Improvement Areas, to Designate the Area Between Hess Street North (Main Street West to King Street West) and George Street (Queen Street North to Caroline Street North) excluding the commercial properties on the North side of King Street West, in the City of Hamilton, as the Hess Village Business Improvement Area
Impact
Ward 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Board/Committee
Business
To Amend By-law No. 01-215, Being a By-law to Regulate Traffic Schedule 5 (Stop Control)
Impact
Wards: 13, 5, 8, 11, 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
PLC-25-001
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
To Authorize the Execution of the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative and the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative between the City of Hamilton and His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the Province of Ontario to Receive Funding Under the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative and the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
Respecting 785 Britannia Avenue and 384 and 390 Melvin Avenue (former City of Hamilton)
Impact
Ward: 4
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
File: CI-25-E
Impact
Ward: 4
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton