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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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)
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
- Schedule 13 (Designated Traffic Lanes)
Impact
Ward: 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
Impact
Ward: 6, 7, 8, 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 5 (Stop Control)
Impact
Ward: 1, 13, 14
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)
Impact
Ward: 2, 8, 9, 10, 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting 1 Redfern Avenue (Hamilton)
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands located at 1 Redfern Avenue (Hamilton). ZAC-15-026
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
Respecting Lands Located at 1 Redfern Avenue in the former City of Hamilton, now in the City of Hamilton. ZAC-15-026
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 512 Highland Road West (Stoney Creek). ZAH-16-003
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Stoney Creek (3692-92)
Schedule EE as 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