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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 2 (Speed Limits)
- Schedule 8 (No Right Turns)
- Schedule 10 (No Left Turns)
Attachment 1 - Amendment No. 74 to the Urban Hamilton Official Plan
OMB Case Nos. PL100630, PL101300
OMB File Nos. PL100630, PL100631, PL100632, PL101300, PL101301, PL101302, PL101303
Attachment 2- To Amend Zoning By-law No. 464, as amended, Respecting Lands Located 2012 Upper James Street (2060 Upper James Street) (Glanbrook)
Respecting Lands Located at southeast corner of Upper James Street (formerly Highway No. 6) and Dickenson Road.
LPAT-01 Attachment 1
To Amend Zoning By-law No. 05-200, Respecting Lands Located at Pier 8, 65 Guise Street East (Hamilton)Ward: 2
ZAC-16-034
The Tribunal Orders that its Interim Order issued on December 10, 2019 is a Final Order and that the ZBA is hereby approved in the form appended hereto as Attachment 1.
LPAT Case No. PL170742
LPAT File Nos. PL170742, PL170743, PL170744
Respecting Pilot Project for Entertainment on Outdoor Commercial Patios. ZAC-16-034
Not Final and Binding
As amended by By-law Nos. 80-171 and 11-188, Respecting Lands Located at 95 Rymal Road West (Hamilton). ZAR-16-069
Respecting Lands Located at 99-103 Locke Street South. ZAH-15-064
Respecting Lands municipally known as 314 Wilson East.
- Schedule HH - additional properties recently registered with a Tax Arrears Certificate and in compliance with the Municipal Act
- Schedule 6 (Food Service Vehicles)
- Schedule 5 (Stop Control)
- Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
- Schedule 9 (No Right Turn on Red)
- Schedule 10 (No Left Turns)
- Schedule 13 (Designated Traffic Lanes)
- Schedule 18 (Bicycle Lanes)
- Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 9 (Alternate Side Parking)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
Respecting Lands Located at 314 Wilson Street East.
Respecting Lands located at 2110 Rymal Road East. ZAH-17-032
Respecting Lands Located at 50 Albright Road, Owned by Ridgecrest Estates Inc. ZAC-15-046, 25T-201508, 25CDM-201515
Respecting Lands Located at 389 Rymal Road East in the City of Hamilton. ZAC-16-074
Respecting Lands Located at 1405 Upper Ottawa Street, Hamilton. ZAC-16-047