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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
To establish standards for the maintenance and occupancy of certain properties, so that owners and occupants provide minimum standards for persons who may live at, attend or otherwise be affected by the condition of the properties.
Consolidated June 30, 2024
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Persons who are employed or contracted by the City of Hamilton to perform the duties of the following positions, or any successor positions, are appointed as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers, for the purpose of enforcing those City of Hamilton By-laws that fall within the duties of their position.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Appointments & Delegations
To prescribe standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property and to repeal By-law No. 03-117.
Repealed by By-law 23-162, September 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
As amended, a By-law to Prescribe Standards for the Maintenance and Occupancy of Property.
Repealed by By-law 23-162, September 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
To include standards for the construction and maintenance of water supply lines.
Repealed by By-law 23-162, September 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
The amendments in this By-law include any necessary grammatical, numbering and lettering changes.
Repealed by By-law 23-162, September 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
- Subsections 6(2) and 6(3)
- Subsection 7(3)
Repealed by By-law 23-162, September 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Section 25 - Elevators
Repealed by By-law 23-162, September 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Amendment with respect to pests.
Repealed by By-law 23-162, September 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Section 25 - Elevators
Repealed by By-law 23-162, September 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Provides for the amendment of the subsections 18(1) and 21(1)
Repealed by By-law 23-162, September 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Respecting Pest Control.
Repealed by By-law No. 10-221, September 17, 2010
Impact
City WIde
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Animals & Wildlife
Home & Property
That incomplete and unrepairable buildings are not consistent with the standards for the maintenance and occupancy property prescribed and should be demolished, completed or repaired within a reasonable time.
Repealed by By-law 23-162, September 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
The amendments in this By-law include any necessary grammatical, numbering and lettering changes.
- City of Hamilton By-law No. 10-221, as amended, being a By-law to Prescribe Standards for the Maintenance and Occupancy of Property; and
- City of Hamilton By-law No. 10-118, as amended, being a By-law to regulate Exterior Property Maintenance including Vegetation, Waste and Graffiti.
Repealed by By-law 23-162, September 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Provides for the amendment of the subsection 24(3) with respect to the closing of waste chutes.
Repealed by By-law 23-162, September 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
- To provide for various housekeeping and technical amendments to City of Hamilton By-law No. 07-170
- To provide for various housekeeping and technical amendments to City of Hamilton By-law No. 10-221
Repealed by By-law 23-162, September 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Home & Property
Permits & Licensing
Respecting Property Maintenance and Standards.
Repealed by By-law No. 10-221 September 17, 2010
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Respecting Heritage Properties Designated Under The Ontario Heritage Act.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
Home & Property
Respecting Sections 2, 13 and 32 debris and waste, waste disposal and composting.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
1. That By-law 23-162 be amended by repealing subsection 31 (7) and replacing it with the following:
31 (7) Where the cost of doing the work necessary for compliance with the property standards order under subsection 31 (4):
- does not exceed $50,000.00, the Director is authorized to carry out the work;
- does exceed $50,000.00, the Director shall seek authorization from City Council to carry out the work.
2. That in all other respects, By-law 23-162 is confirmed; and
3. That the provisions of this by-law shall become effective on the date approved by City Council.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property