By-laws & Enforcement
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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
- Schedule 14 (Wheelchair Loading Zones)
- Schedule 20 (School Bus Loading Zones)
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting the construction, maintenance, operation, management and regulation of municipal parking facilities.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
To allow for more modern technology to be used as parking meters and to address housekeeping matters.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
To remove two parking related infractions from Schedule A.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administrative Penalties
Parking
Respecting Lands Located at 378 Harmony Hall Drive and Part of Block 117, Plan 62M-1122. ZAR-19-034
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting to lands located at 328, 336, and 344 Beach Boulevard, Hamilton. CI-19-H
Impact
Ward: 5
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
- Schedule 34 – Designated Community Safety Zones
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Respecting 1329 and 1335 Barton Street, 229 and 347 Fifty Road, 40 Zinfandel Drive, 16 to 30 Foothills Lane and Blocks 13, 14, 18 and part of Block 9 in Registered Plan 62M-1241, Stoney Creek.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
- Schedule 23 (Special Enforcement Areas)
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting Lands Located at 1218 and 1226 Barton Street & 1219 Highway No. 8, Stoney Creek. ZAC-17-076
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning