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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 [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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Removal of Holding Provision 160 for 12 Louisa Street, Flamborough
ZAH-24-019
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
Chief Planner, Planning & Economic Development
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
To Exempt the Property Municipally Known as 922 Main Street East, in the City of Hamilton from Taxation for Municipal and School Purposes.
Impact
Ward 3
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation
To Establish City of Hamilton Land Described as Part of Lot 7, Concession 2 in the Geographic Township of Barton, designated as Parts 1, 2, and 3 on Plan 62R-21357 as Part of King Street East.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
To Establish City of Hamilton Land Described as Part of Lot 15, Concession 1 in the Geographic Township of Glanford, designated as Part 4 on Plan 62R-10552 as Part of Rymal Road East.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
To Designate Property Located at 7 Rolph Street, Dundas, City of Hamilton as Property of Cultural Heritage Value.
Impact
Ward 13
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
Land Designation
To Designate Property Located at 634 Rymal Road West, Hamilton as Property of Cultural Heritage Value.
Impact
Ward 14
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
Land Designation
Being a By-law to Repeal and Replace Policies for Utility Billing and Collections.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Utilities
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
To Amend By-law No. 21-021, A By-law to Govern the Proceedings of Council and Committees of Council
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Procedure
To Amend Zoning By-law No. 6593 with Respect to Lands Located at 72 and 78 Stirton Street, Hamilton.
Impact
Ward 3
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)