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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.
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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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.
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By-laws are the official rules that define how the City is governed
Documents
- Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
- Schedule 9 (No Right Turn on Red)
- Schedule 10 (No Left Turns)
- Schedule 13 (Designated Traffic Lanes)
- Schedule 18 (Bicycle Lanes)
- Schedule 27 (Truck Routes)
Impact
Ward: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
Impact
Ward: 2, 3, 10, 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting Road Widening and Complete Application Policies.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Road Widening and Complete Application Policies
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting City Wide Housekeeping Amendment
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands located at 16 Second Road West, 262 Eringate Court, 2079, 2081, 2083, 2085, and 2095 Rymal Road East (Stoney Creek). ZAC-15-050
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Stoney Creek (3692-92)
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Homestead Drive. Part of Lot 5, Concession 5 in the Geographic Township of Glanford, in the City of Hamilton. Designated as Parts 2, 3, and 4 on Plan 62R-16439.
Impact
Ward: 11
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 Overdale Avenue. Reserve Block 9 on Registered Plan 62M-910, in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Blocks 14 and 15 of Registered Plan of Subdivision 62M-1224 “Parkside Hills, Phase 2A” 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76, 78 and 80 Hugill Way, Flamborough. PLC-16-029
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Block 15, Registered Plan of Subdivision No. 62M-1226, “Ancaster Glen Phase 2” for lands municipally known as 1, 3-12 Andruss Lane; 1-10 Bird Lane; 1, 3, 4, 7 and 9 Cheps Lane; 4, 6, 10, 12, 14 and 16 Donovan Lane; 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20 Whaley Lane; 2, 4, 6-10, 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20 Egleston Lane; and 2, 4, 6, 8, 10-18, 20, 22 and 24 Farley. PLC-15-033
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control