By-laws & Enforcement
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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 8 - No Right Turn
- Schedule 10 - No Left Turn
- Schedule 13 - Designated Traffic Lanes
Impact
Ward: 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 5 - Stop Control
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 2 - Speed Limits
- Schedule 3 - Flashing School Zones - Reduced Speed Limit
- Schedule 12 - No U-Turns
- Schedule 18 - Bike Lanes
Impact
Ward: 2, 3, 4, 7, 10, 14
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 2 - Speed Limits
Impact
Ward: 3, 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 2 - Speed Limits
- Schedule 3 - Flashing School Zones - Reduced Speed Limits
Impact
Ward: 1, 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 5 - Stop Control
Impact
Ward: 11, 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 2 - Speed Limits
- Schedule 13 - Designated Traffic Lanes
Impact
Ward: 4, 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 2, 6, 10, 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 2 - Speed Limits
Impact
Ward: 1, 13
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 2 - Speed Limits
Impact
Ward: 1, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 5 (Stop Control)
Mayoral Decision MDE-2023-02
Impact
Ward: 1, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 4 (Yield Sign Locations)
- Schedule 5 (Stop Control)
Impact
Ward: 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 2 - Speed Limits
- Schedule 6 - One Way Streets
- Schedule 8 - No Right Turns
- Schedule 10 - No Left Turns
- Schedule 13 - Designated Traffic Lanes
- Schedule 18 - Bike Lanes
- Schedule 20 - Combined Foot & Bicycle Paths
- Schedule 29 - Weight Restrictions on Bridges
Repealed by By-law No. 11-027 January 26, 2011
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 10 – No Left Turns
- Schedule 13 – Designated Traffic Lanes
Repealed by By-law No. 13-234 September 25, 2013
Impact
Ward: 6, 12
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
To Amend By-law No. 01-215, Being a By-law To Regulate Traffic
Schedule 9 (No Right Turn on Red)
Schedule 18 (Bicycle Lanes)
Impact
Wards 2, 7
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
To Amend By-law No. 01-215, Being a By-law to Regulate Traffic
- Schedule 9 (No Right Turn on Red)
- Schedule 29 (Weight on Certain Bridges)
Impact
Ward: 2, 13, 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Amending By-law No. 90-31-T: Schedule 31 - Stop Signs
Amending By-law No. 01-215: Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Amending By-law No. 76-46: Schedule "D" - Stop Streets
- Amending By-law No. 01-215: Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic