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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 [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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Respecting Pest Control.
Repealed by By-law No. 10-221, September 17, 2010
Impact
City WIde
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Animals & Wildlife
Home & Property
Respecting Property Maintenance and Standards.
Repealed by By-law No. 10-221 September 17, 2010
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
To prescribe standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property and to repeal By-law No. 03-117.
Repealed by By-law 23-162, September 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Provides for the amendment of the subsection 24(3) with respect to the closing of waste chutes.
Repealed by By-law 23-162, September 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
- To provide for various housekeeping and technical amendments to City of Hamilton By-law No. 07-170
- To provide for various housekeeping and technical amendments to City of Hamilton By-law No. 10-221
Repealed by By-law 23-162, September 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Home & Property
Permits & Licensing
Provides for the amendment of the subsections 18(1) and 21(1)
Repealed by By-law 23-162, September 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Section 25 - Elevators
Repealed by By-law 23-162, September 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Amendment with respect to pests.
Repealed by By-law 23-162, September 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Section 25 - Elevators
Repealed by By-law 23-162, September 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
- Subsections 6(2) and 6(3)
- Subsection 7(3)
Repealed by By-law 23-162, September 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property