By-laws & Enforcement
Search By-laws
- Use the Search By-laws tool and enter a keyword (e.g. Fence) or a by-law number (e.g. 22-001).
- Narrow your search results by using the Category and Sort By filter options.
- Browse the search results. To view a PDF version, click on the by-law number and title of your choice.
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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Respecting 503 & 515 Garner Road West (former Ancaster).
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 503 and 515 Garner Road West (Ancaster). ZAC-16-017/ UHOPA-16-007
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Ancaster (87-57)
Respecting Lands Located at 503 and 515 Garner Road West (Ancaster). ZAC-16-017/ UHOPA-16-007
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting 1051 Green Mountain Road East (Stoney Creek).
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Rural
Respecting Lands Located at 1051 Green Mountain Road (Stoney Creek). ZAC-15-052/ RHOP-15-022
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 2 Glover Mountain Road (Stoney Creek). ZAC-16-001/ 25T-201601
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Stoney Creek (3692-92)
Respecting Lands Located at 2 Glover Mountain Road (Stoney Creek). ZAC-16-001/ 25T-201601
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
The TOC4 Zone is applied within the Centennial Sub-Regional Service Node, along the major arterial road that functions as a higher order transit corridor. The Zone provides for a mixture of service commercial and retail uses intended to serve a regional market and the day-to-day needs of residents in the immediate area. The intent of the built form requirements is to create a people place through the design and physical arrangement of service commercial, retail and high density residential uses to facilitate the function of the area as a major transit hub.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
The land, owned by and located in the City of Hamilton, described as Part of Block 20 on 62M-1020, designated as Parts 9, 10, & 11 on 62R-17213, is established as a public highway, forming part of Edgecroft Crescent.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Being Block 117 on 62M-1172.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure