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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.
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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 510 Centennial Parkway North (Hamilton)
Respecting Lands Located at 1842 King Street East, in the City of Hamilton.
ZAC-21-021
Respecting 1842 King Street East.
To Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 193 to the Urban Hamilton Official Plan Respecting 1225 Old Golf Links Road (Ancaster)
Not Final and Binding
That By-law No. 12-282, as amended by By-law No. 19-108, be updated to include new fees in Schedule “A” for 2022.
To delegate power to grant Consents to a Committee of Adjustment or an Appointed Officer.
Respecting Lands Located at 405 James Street North, Hamilton. ZAC-21-031
Not Final and Binding
Respecting 405 James Street North (Hamilton).
Not Final and Binding
To further the acquisition of lands for parks or other public recreational purposes.
Repeals By-law 18-126 and By-law 21-078
The Director of Planning and Chief Planner, or their designate be delegated the authority to pass a by-law:
- to remove a Holding Symbol that forms part of any zone
- to establish a temporary use or extend an existing temporary use by-law that forms part of any zone
- to pass a by-law that is of a minor nature, that forms part of any zone
Respecting Bill 13 and Bill 109 Implementation.
Respecting Bill 13 & Bill 109 Implementation.
Respecting Lands Located at 705 and 713 Rymal Road East. ZAC-21-026
Not Final and Binding
Respecting 705 and 713 Rymal Road East.
Not Final and Binding
Respecting Lands Located at 154 Wilson Street East, Ancaster. ZAC-18-058/ UHOPA-18-024
Blocks 131, 132, 133 and 134, inclusive, of Registered Plan 62M-1085
Established by Registered Plan 48, in the City of Hamilton, designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan 62R-21195, being Part of PIN 17169-0382 (LT), City of Hamilton.
To impose a municipal transient accommodation tax rate to levy on the purchase of transient accommodation within the City of Hamilton.
- Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
- Schedule 9 (No Right Turn on Red)
- Schedule 11 (No Left Turn on Red)
- Schedule 13 (Designated Traffic Lanes)
Respecting Lands Located at 136 and 144 Upper Mount Albion Road (Stoney Creek). ZAC-21-033