- 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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 9854 Twenty Road West.
Respecting the Property Located at 1175 Barton Street.
Respecting Lands Located within Part of Lots 2 and 3, Block 4, Concession 3, Binbrook Road.
Respecting the Property Located at 280 Valridge Drive.
Respecting the Lands Located at 398 King Street West and 42 Pearl Street North.
Housekeeping Amendments
To include all lands used for an urban cemetery within the Open Space (P4) Zone, which permits cemeteries.
Respecting Lands Located at 21 Sherman Avenue North.
As amended, Respecting Lands Within the Urban Area of Ancaster.
As amended, Respecting 197 and 205 Lovers Lane (Ancaster).
Respecting the Lands Located at the Rear of 481 and 482 Glover Road, Stoney Creek.
Respecting Lands Located at 887 West 5th Street.
Respecting Lands Located at 937 Centre Road (Flamborough).
Respecting Lands Located at 280 Valridge Drive (Ancaster).
Respecting Lands Located at 460 Rymal Road West, Hamilton.
Respecting Lands Located at 611 Aberdeen Avenue.
Respecting Lands Located at 112 Marion Street.
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at 195-201 Wilson Street West (Ancaster).
Respecting Lands Located at 425 Springbrook Avenue.
Decision/Order No. 2034
Respecting a Portion of the Property Located at 706 and 710 Stone Church Road East and the rear portions of 1437, 1445 and 1457 Upper Sherman Avenue, Hamilton.
Decision/Order No. 2144