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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 29 (Weight Restrictions on Bridges)
Impact
Ward: 6, 7, 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 6 (Time Limit Parking)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
- Schedule 14 (Wheelchair Loading Zones)
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting 55 Rymal Road East (Hamilton).
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
As amended by By-law No(s). 86-273, 90-306, and 98-115, Respecting Lands located at 55 Rymal Road East, Hamilton. ZAC-16-010
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
As amended, Respecting Lands located at 10 Dennis Avenue (Flamborough). ZAC-16-050
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Flamborough (90-145-Z)
As amended by By-law Nos. 96-124 and 99-43, Respecting Lands Located at 775-779 Upper Wentworth Street, Hamilton. ZAR-16-052
Impact
Ward: 7
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
- Schedule 24 (Personal Transportation Provider)
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Permits & Licensing
- Schedule 25 (Taxicabs)
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Permits & Licensing
- Schedule 24 (Personal Transportation Providers)
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Permits & Licensing
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Rebecca Street. Part of Lot 1, East side of Catharine Street, Part of Lot 1 west side of Mary Street, and Part of Lot 1, east side of Catharine Street, Nathaniel Hughson Survey in the City of Hamilton. Designated as Parts 3, 4, and 5 on Plan 62R-20432.
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation