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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
- Schedule 31 – Designated Areas – Reduced Speed Limit – 40KM/h
- Schedule 2 – Speed Limits
- Schedule 3 – Flashing School Zones
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 5 – Parking Meters
- Schedule 8 – No Parking
- Schedule 12 – Permit
- Schedule 13 – No Stopping
- Schedule 15 – Commercial Vehicle Loading Zone
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
- Schedule 2 – Speed Limits
- Schedule 3 – Flashing School Zones
- Schedule 13 – Designated Traffic Lanes
- Schedule 18 – Bike Lanes
Impact
Ward: 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Respecting 282 MacNab Street North, Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 282 MacNab Street North, Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Temporary Use By-law for Temporary Tents. CI 20-F
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
As amended by By-law No. 20-181, Respecting an Addition to and an Extension of the Temporary Use By-law for Outdoor Commercial Patios.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 175 Catharine Street South and 117 Forest Avenue, Hamilton. ZAC-17-008
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
To Adopt and Maintain a Procurement Policy for the City of Hamilton. Repeals By-law No. 17-064.
Office Consolidation as of 2025
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administration
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on September 30, 2020.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming