- Use the Search By-laws tool and enter a keyword (e.g. Fence) or a by-law number (e.g. 22-001).
- Narrow your search results by using the Category and Sort By filter options.
- Browse the search results. To view a PDF version, click on the by-law number and title of your choice.
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 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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Amending By-law No. 90-31-T: Schedule 31 - Stop Signs
Amending By-law No. 01-215: Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
- Schedule 2 – Speed limits
- Schedule 6 – One Way Street
- Schedule 5 – Stop Control
- Schedule 10 – No Left Turns
- Schedule 13 – Designated Traffic Lanes
- Schedule 5 – Stop Control
- Schedule 5 – Stop Control
- Schedule 2 - Speed Limits
- Amending By-law No. 89-72: Schedule 10 - Stops at Intersections
- Amending By-law No. 4818-98: Schedule 14 - Stop Signs
- Amending By-law No. 01-215: Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
- Amending By-law No. 90-31-T: Schedule 31 - Stop Signs
- Amending By-law No. 01-215: Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Amending By-law No. 01-215:
- Section 6
- Section 67
- Sections 59 thru 70
- Section 32
- Section 59
Amending By-law No. 01-218: Section 30
Amending By-law No. 01-216: Section 18
- Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
By-law No. 13-218 and By-law No. 13-221, both being by-laws To Amend By-law No. 01-215, Being a By-law To Regulate Traffic. By-law 13-221 is a duplicate and presented in error.
- Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
- Schedule 1 - Official Signs
- Schedule 13 - Designated Traffic Lanes
- Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
- Schedule 5 – Stop Control
- Schedule 5 – Stop Control
- Schedule 1 - Official Signs
- Schedule 13 - Designated Traffic Lanes
- Schedule 32 - Bus Stops