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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 6 (Time Limit Parking)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 10 (Alternate Side Parking)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
- Schedule 14 (Wheelchair Loading Zones)
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
- Section 7 - Prohibiting Animals at Large
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Animals & Wildlife
Responsible Animal Ownership
- Schedule A (Table 8 - By-law No. 12-031 Responsible Animal Ownership in the City of Hamilton - Noise)
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administrative Penalties
Animals & Wildlife
Responsible Animal Ownership
Respecting Lands Located at 43-51 King Street East and 60 King William Street, Hamilton. ZAR-17-047
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting 9255 Airport Road West (Glanbrook).
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting 9255 Airport Road West (Glanbrook).
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Rural
Respecting Lands located at 9255 Airport Road West (Glanbrook). ZAC-07-111/ UHOPA-15-03/ 25T-200723
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Township of Glanbrook (464)
Respecting Lands Located at 9255 Airport Road West, Glanbrook. ZAC-07-111
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
To Permit the Development of Commercial Uses on Lands Located at 9255 Airport Road West (Glanbrook). ZAR-07-011
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
“Legacy”, for lands municipally known as 43 and 47 Legacy Lane. PLC-17-031
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control