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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
- Schedule 7 (Kennels and Pet Shops)
- Schedule 5 (Stop Control)
- Section 8(9), On-Street Parking Meter Regulations (Veteran's Parking Program)
- Section 8(4), General Prohibitions (Veteran's Parking Program)
OMB - Exhibit 4C
To Amend Zoning By-law No. 6593 (Hamilton), Respecting Lands Located at 172, 178 and 186 Rymal Road West and 1204 West 5th Street, in the City of Hamilton.
OMB Case No. PL140290
OMB File Nos. PL140290, PL140372
OMB - Exhibit 4D
To Amend Zoning By-law No. 05-200, as amended, Respecting Lands Located at 172, 178 and 186 Rymal Road West and 1204 West 5th Street, in the City of Hamilton
OMB Case No. PL140290
OMB File Nos. PL140290, PL140372
Respecting Lands Located at 128 and 134 Wilson Street West (Ancaster). UHOPA-16-15/ ZAC-16-039
- Section 7.4(a) - Leash Free Parks
- Sections 1.1 and 4.9
Respecting Lands Located at 1940 Main Street West.
- Schedule A - Parks and Recreation Properties Where Smoking is Prohibited
Respecting a Pilot Project for Entertainment on Outdoor Commercial Patios generally located in the areas of Downtown Hamilton, Augusta Street, Hess Village, James Street North, Waterfront and Upper James.
Respecting a Pilot Project for Entertainment on Outdoor Commercial Patios generally located in the areas of Downtown Hamilton, and for certain lands Zoned Open Space (P4) Zone and Settlement Commercial (S2) Zone in the Rural Area
Respecting a Pilot Project for Entertainment on Outdoor Commercial Patios generally located in Downtown Dundas
Respecting the Lands Located at 390 Aberdeen Avenue, Hamilton. ZAR-16-045
Respecting 128 and 134 Wilson Street West (Ancaster).
- By-law No. R00-054, the Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth Woodland Conservation By-law;
- Section 3 - Tree Destruction Restrictions
- Section 8 - Penalty
- By-law No. 2000-118, the Town of Ancaster Tree Protection By-law;
- Section 10 - Penalties for Non-Compliance with By-law
- Section 10 - Penalties for Non-Compliance with By-law
- By-law 4401-96, the City of Stoney Creek Tree By-law;
- Section 37 - Penalty
- Section 38 - Prohibition Order
- By-law No. 4513-99, The Town of Dundas Tree Protection By-law
- Section 6 - Offence
- Schedule 6 (Time Limit Parking)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
- Schedule 13 (Designated Traffic Lanes)
Respecting Lands Located at 9874 Twenty Road West.