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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 2 (Speed Limits)
- Schedule 8 (No Right Turns)
- Schedule 10 (No Left Turns)
Impact
Ward: 2, 7
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- By-law No. R00-054, the Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth Woodland Conservation By-law;
- Section 3 - Tree Destruction Restrictions
- Section 8 - Penalty
- By-law No. 2000-118, the Town of Ancaster Tree Protection By-law;
- Section 10 - Penalties for Non-Compliance with By-law
- Section 10 - Penalties for Non-Compliance with By-law
- By-law 4401-96, the City of Stoney Creek Tree By-law;
- Section 37 - Penalty
- Section 38 - Prohibition Order
- By-law No. 4513-99, The Town of Dundas Tree Protection By-law
- Section 6 - Offence
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Respecting Pilot Project for Entertainment on Outdoor Commercial Patios. ZAC-16-034
Not Final and Binding
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
As amended by By-law Nos. 80-171 and 11-188, Respecting Lands Located at 95 Rymal Road West (Hamilton). ZAR-16-069
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
Respecting Lands Located at 99-103 Locke Street South. ZAH-15-064
Impact
Ward: 1
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
- Schedule HH - additional properties recently registered with a Tax Arrears Certificate and in compliance with the Municipal Act
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Lynda Lane. All of Reserve B, Registered Plan 935, in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Orr Crescent. All of Block 19, Plan 62M-1010, in the City of Hamilton. Subject to an Easement as in Registered Instrument LT245571.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
- Municipally known as 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49 and 51 Burley Lane;
- 1, 3, 4-15 Rouley Lane;
- 2, 4, 6, 8-16 Harley Lane;
- 110, 112, 116, 118, 120, 140, 142, 146 and 148 John Frederick Drive
PLC-16-019
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on May 10, 2017.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming