- Use the Search By-laws tool and enter a keyword (e.g. Fence) or a by-law number (e.g. 22-001).
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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 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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Respecting Lands Located at 461 Green Road, Stoney Creek. ZAH-22-002
Respecting lands located at 3331 Homestead Drive (Glanbrook). ZAC-18-003
Respecting Lands Located at 1040 Garner Road West, Ancaster. ZAC-21-030
Respecting Lands Located at 173 Highway 52, 1348 Concession 2 West and 1372 Concession 2 West, Hamilton. RHOPA-21-017/ ZAR-21-040
Respecting Lands Located at 386 Wilcox Street. ZAR-22-009
Respecting Mixed Use Medium Density and Institutional Lands Located within the Waterdown Community Node Secondary Plan, Hamilton. CI-21-F
Respecting Temporary Use By-law for Outdoor Commercial Patios.
Respecting Temporary Use By-law for Temporary Tents
Respecting Commercial Entertainment and Recreation on Outdoor Commercial Patios in the City of Hamilton. CI 22-D
Respecting Modifications and Updates to the Administration, Definitions, General Provisions, Parking, Commercial and Mixed Use Zones, Industrial Zones, Rural Zones, Zoning Maps, Special Exceptions, Holding Provisions, and Special Figures. CI 22-C
Respecting Lands Located at 222, 226 and 228 Barton Street East and 255, 257, 261, 263 and 265 Wellington Street North, Hamilton. ZAC-20-013/ UHOPA-20-08
Respecting Lands Located at 9270 Haldibrook Road. ZAA-22-006.
Respecting Lands Located at 1640 Trinity Church Road, Glanbrook. ZAA-22-010
Respecting Modifications and Updates to Secondary Dwelling Unit and Secondary Dwelling Unit-Detached Regulations. CI 20-E
Respecting Lands Located at 1107 Main Street West. ZAC-20-016
Respecting Lands Located at 5015 and 5020 Tyneside Road, Glanbrook. ZAC-21-032/RHOPA-21-015
Respecting Lands Located at 60 Caledon Avenue, Hamilton. ZAC-21-025
Respecting Lands Located at 18-30 King Street East, Hamilton. ZAD-22-026
Respecting Lands Located at 41 Wilson Street, Hamilton. ZAD-22-034
Respecting Lands Located at 265 Mill Street South, Former Town of Flamborough, owned by Braebourne Holdings Inc. ZAC-21-017