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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 2 (Speed Limits)
- Schedule 3 (Flashing School Zones – Reduced Speed Limit)
- Schedule 10 (No Left Turns)
- Schedule 18 (Bicycle Lanes)
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 11, 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Subsections 8(2), 8(3)(a),8(3)(b), 8(3)(c), and 8(4) of By-law No. 16-290 are deleted.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Procedure
Respecting Lands Located at 157 Gibson Avenue, Hamilton. ZAR-17-034
Impact
Ward: 3
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
Respecting 84, 86, 88, 90, 92, 94, and 96 Lakeview Drive, Stoney Creek.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting the Lands Located at 86, 88, 90, 92, 94 and a Portion of 96 Lakeview Drive. ZAC-17-020
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Stoney Creek (3692-92)
Respecting Lands Located at 2126 Rymal Road East. ZAH-17-048
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Township of Glanbrook (464)
591 and 611 Garner Road West, Ancaster. ZAH-17-084
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Ancaster (87-57)
- Schedule 5 (Stop Control)
- Schedule 4 (Yield)
Impact
Ward: 4, 8, 9, 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 8 (No Parking)
- Schedule 10 (Alternate Side Parking)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping)
Impact
Ward: 2, 3, 4, 7, 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Council wishes to enter into a Municipal Funding Agreement in order to participate in the Main Street Revitalization Initiative.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance