By-laws & Enforcement
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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
- Schedule 5 (Stop Control)
Impact
Ward: 11, 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
As amended by By-law No. 17-152, respecting lands located at 500-512 James Street North. ZAH-18-031
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
- Schedule 5 (Stop Control)
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Attachment 1 & Exhibit 2, at Tab 1, Paragraphs 1 & 2
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Decision
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on May 31, 2018.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
The land, owned by and located in the City of Hamilton, described as Blocks 8, 9, 10, and 11 on Plan 62M-1246, is established as a public highway, forming part of Springbrook Avenue.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Persons who are employed or contracted by the City of Hamilton to perform the duties of the following positions, or any successor positions, are appointed as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers, for the purpose of enforcing those City of Hamilton By-laws that fall within the duties of their position.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Appointments & Delegations
The property located at 262 MacNab Street North, Hamilton, Ontario and more particularly described in Schedule "A" hereto annexed and forming part of this by-law, is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value.
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
Land Designation
Tax ratios determine the relative amount of taxation to be borne by each property class.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation
The City chooses to establish the maximum assessment-related tax increases allowed on the Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Residential property tax classes as 10% for 2018 and accordingly to have properties in these classes limited to a maximum assessment-related tax increase of 10%.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation