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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Documents
A By-law under the Building Code Act, 1992 respecting permits and related matters.
Office Consolidation as of January, 2022
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Building
Permits & Licensing
Respecting classes of permits and permit fees.
Repealed by By-law No. 15-058 February 25, 2015
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Building
To provide for the issuance of permits and related matters under the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c. 23 as amended, to obtain sufficient information from applicants to determine compliance with the Act and applicable laws, for the purpose of providing for the safety and health of the public at large through compliant construction, demolition and other matters under the Act, and to fix fees covering the full costs of services provided.
Repealed by By-law No. 15-058 February 25, 2015
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Building
Schedule “A” of By-law No. 15-058 is deleted and replaced with new Schedule “A”.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Building
To amend By-law No. 15-058, the Building By-law, to change Building Permit Fees
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permits & Licensing
Building
- Schedule A - Building Permit Fees
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Building
- Schedule A, Respecting Classes of Permits and Fees
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Building
Permits & Licensing
- Schedule A - Respecting Classes of Permits and Fees
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Building
Permits & Licensing
To authorize the Chief Building Official to enter into conditional permit agreements.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Building
- Section 10 - Registered Code Agencies and Limiting Distance Agreements
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Building
Permits & Licensing
- Schedule A - Respecting Classes of Permits and Fees
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Building
Permits & Licensing
Schedule “A” of By-law No. 15-058 is deleted and replaced with Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of this By-law;
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Building