- 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 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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 the Lands Located at 22 Lochside Drive, Stoney Creek.
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Fair Street. Block 22 on Plan 62M-1161. Block 103 on Plan 62M-1116.
Respecting the Property Located at 22 Green Mountain Road West - Attachment 2.
Respecting 22 Green Mountain Road West (Stoney Creek) - Attachment 1.
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on December 22, 2010.
Respecting signs and other advertising devices within the City of Hamilton. Repeals and replaces By-law No. 06-243.
Office Consolidation as of February 22, 2022
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on January 22, 2010.
To enact a Demolition Control Area By-law and to repeal and replace By-law No. 08-226, Entitled "Demolition Control". No person shall demolish the whole or any part of any residential property in a demolition control area unless the person has been issued a demolition permit by the Council of the City of Hamilton.
Repealed by By-law No. 22-101 April 27, 2022
To impose late payment charges consisting of a penalty charge of 1 % and interest charges of 1 % per month for the non-payment of taxes by the due date.
Repealed by By-law No. 13-136 May 22, 2013
To prohibit and regulate certain public nuisances within the City of Hamilton.
Repealed by By-law No. 20-077 April 22, 2020
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
An administrative change that does not change the intent or effect of the delegated approval authority.
Repealed by By-law No. 22-152 June 22, 2022
To delegate the power to grant Consents to a Committee of Adjustment.
Repealed by By-law No. 22-221
Respecting Lands Located at 1353, 1357, 1427 Baseline Road and 22 Falcon Road.
Respecting 1353, 1357, 1427 Baseline Road and Part of 22 Falcon Road.
Council deems it expedient to enter into a franchise agreement with Union Gas Limited.
Repealed by By-law No. 22-104 April 27, 2022
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Theodore Drive within its limits.
To provide for the sale of family fireworks for a period of 14 days, prior to holidays.
Repealed by By-law No. 22-093 April 27, 2022.
Established by Registered Plan 359, in the City of Hamilton, designated as Part 2 on Plan 62R-13005.