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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
PLC-24-005
Impact
Ward 8
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
Being a By-law to Allow the City to Enter into a Heritage Covenant or Easement Agreement with the Owner of the Lands municipally known as 84 York Boulevard in the City of Hamilton for Conservation of Heritage Attributes of a Structure known as Philpott Church
Impact
Ward 2
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
Impact
Ward 2
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Impact
Ward 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Impact
Ward 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Not Final
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Not Final
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Rural
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on July 12, 2024.
- City of Hamilton Integrity Commissioner’s Report Regarding Citation: Frisina, Anthony (Re) – DGB-HamiltonICI-2024-04 - June 28, 2024
- General Issues Committee Report 24-012 – July 8, 2024
- Planning Committee Report 24-010 – July 9, 2024
- Public Health Committee Report 24-006 – July 10, 2024
- Public Works Committee Report 24-008 – July 10, 2024
- Audit, Finance and Administration Committee Report 24-013 – July 11, 2024
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
Impact
Ward 11, Ward 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking