- 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 [email protected].
The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
The M12 zone permitted uses:
- Agriculture
- Community Garden (By-law No. 21-189, October 13, 2021)
- Conservation
- Mineral Aggregate Operation
- Recreation, Passive
- Secondary Uses to Agriculture
The A1 zone permitted uses:
- Agriculture
- Community Garden (By-law No. 21-189, October 13, 2021)
- Residential Care Facility
- Secondary Uses to Agriculture
- Single Detached Dwelling
- Veterinary Service – Farm Animal
The S3 Zone permitted uses:
- Agriculture (By-law No. 18-219, August 17, 2018)
- Community Garden (By-law No. 21-189, October 13, 2021)
- Day Nursery
- Educational Establishment
- Library
- Place of Worship
The A2 zone permitted uses:
- Abattoir
- Agriculture
- Agricultural Processing Establishment - Stand Alone
- Agricultural Storage Establishment
- Community Garden (By-law No. 21-189, October 13, 2021)
- Farm Product Supply Dealer
- Kennel
- Livestock Assembly Point
- Residential Care Facility
- Secondary Uses to Agriculture
- Single Detached Dwelling
Veterinary Service – Farm Animal
Respecting modifications and updates to certain definitions, general provisions, Parking, Open Space and Parks Zones, Industrial Zones, Commercial and Mixed Use Zones, Transit Oriented Corridor Zones, Rural Zones, Utility Zones, Waterfront Zones, Special Exceptions, Holding Provisions and Mapping Changes for the City of Hamilton.