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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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)
Impact
Ward: 6
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 5 (Stop Signs)
Impact
Ward: 6
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 5 (Stop Signs)
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule A - Residential Protective Plumbing (3P) Guidelines
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Planning
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on June 29, 2016.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Established by Lots 6 and 7, Concession 5, now City of Hamilton, designated as Part 1 on Plan 62R-20207.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Highland Road West. Part of Lot 34, Concession 7, in the Geographic Township of Saltfleet; in the City of Hamilton. Designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 62R-20325.
Impact
Ward: 6
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Blocks 5 to 13, Registered Plan of Subdivision No. 62M-1226, “Ancaster Glen Phase 2”, municipally known as 33 – 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59 – 77 Dodman Crescent; and 61, 63, 65, 67 and 69 John Frederick Drive. PLC-16-009
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To Regulate Enclosures for Privately-Owned Outdoor Pools, Repealing and Replacing By-law No. 03-125.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on June 22, 2016.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming