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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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.
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By-laws are the official rules that define how the City is governed
Documents
Respecting 115 and 121 Vansitmart Avenue
Impact
Ward: 4
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Land Located at 115 and 121 Vansitmart Avenue (Hamilton). UHOPA-17-026/ZAC-16-046
Impact
Ward: 4
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
Respecting 15 Picardy Drive (Stoney Creek)
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 15 Picardy Drive (Stoney Creek). ZAC-16-033/ UHOPA-16-013
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Stoney Creek (3692-92)
Respecting Lands Located at 20 Miller Drive. ZAC-16-048/ 25T-201606
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Ancaster (87-57)
To remove the requirement that only residents with Ontario License Plates be granted on-street parking permits.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
- Schedule 6 (Time Limit Parking)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 10 (Alternate Side Parking)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 14 (Wheelchair Loading Zones)
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
- Section 1 (h)
- Section 2 (2)
- Section 3 (2)
- Sections 7 to 15
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
- Schedule 5 (Stop Control)
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Municipally known as 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52 and 54 Cittadella Boulevard, Glanbrook. PLC-18-018
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control