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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.
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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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.
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By-laws are the official rules that define how the City is governed
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To license, regulate and govern businesses, and to impose conditions on the obtaining, holding and keeping of licenses to carry on such businesses.
Consolidated January 25, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Permits & Licensing
To license, regulate and govern businesses, and to impose conditions on the obtaining, holding and keeping of licenses to carry on such businesses.
Repealed by By-law No. 09-039 February 25, 2009
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Permits & Licensing
To license, regulate and govern businesses, and to impose conditions on the obtaining, holding and keeping of licenses to carry on such businesses.
Repealed by By-law No. 09-039 February 25, 2009
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Permits & Licensing
It is in the public interest to enact a by-law to license regulate and govern various classes of businesses, and to repeal the existing City of Hamilton Licensing Code being City of Hamilton By-law No. 01-156.
Repealed by By-law No. 07-170 May 30, 2007
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permits & Licensing
Council wishes to exercise its powers over the business of leasing or renting mobile signs for the purposes of health and safety, nuisance control and consumer protection by establishing procedures and regulations.
Repealed by By-law No. 07-170 May 30, 2007
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Permits & Licensing
Signs
To license, regulate and govern businesses, and to impose conditions on the obtaining, holding and keeping of licenses to carry on such businesses.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permits & Licensing
To license, regulate and govern businesses, and to impose conditions on the obtaining, holding and keeping of licenses to carry on such businesses.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Permits & Licensing
To license, regulate and govern businesses, and to impose conditions on the obtaining, holding and keeping of licenses to carry on such businesses.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Permits & Licensing
To license, regulate and govern businesses, and to impose conditions on the obtaining, holding and keeping of licenses to carry on such businesses.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Permits & Licensing
- Amend General Provisions of By-law No. 07-170
- Repeal By-law No. 06-234
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permits & Licensing
To license, regulate and govern businesses, and to impose conditions on the obtaining, holding and keeping of licenses to carry on such businesses.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Permits & Licensing
To license, regulate and govern businesses, and to impose conditions on the obtaining, holding and keeping of licenses to carry on such businesses.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Permits & Licensing
To license, regulate and govern businesses, and to impose conditions on the obtaining, holding and keeping of licenses to carry on such businesses.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Permits & Licensing
To license, regulate and govern businesses, and to impose conditions on the obtaining, holding and keeping of licenses to carry on such businesses.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Permits & Licensing
To license, regulate and govern businesses, and to impose conditions on the obtaining, holding and keeping of licenses to carry on such businesses.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Permits & Licensing
To license, regulate and govern businesses, and to impose conditions on the obtaining, holding and keeping of licenses to carry on such businesses.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Permits & Licensing
Provides for amending Schedule 29 entitled "Trades" of City of Hamilton By-law No. 07-170 to provide for the licensing of Sprinkler and Fire Protection Installers.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Permits & Licensing
To license, regulate and govern businesses, and to impose conditions on the obtaining, holding and keeping of licenses to carry on such businesses.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Permits & Licensing
To license, regulate and govern businesses, and to impose conditions on the obtaining, holding and keeping of licenses to carry on such businesses.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Permits & Licensing
Provides for the replacement of Schedule 21 and for the deletion of Schedule 21.1 of City of Hamilton By-law No. 07-170 and for a related housekeeping amendment to the General Provisions.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Permits & Licensing