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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 6 (One-Way Streets)
- Schedule 13 (Designated Traffic Lanes)
- Schedule 18 (Bicycle Lanes)
Impact
Ward: 1, 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
- Schedule 9 (No Right on Red)
- Schedule 13 (Designated Traffic Lanes)
Impact
Ward: 1, 4, 7, 9, 13, 14, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 6 (Time Limit Parking)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 9 (Alternate Side Parking)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
- Schedule 14 (Wheelchair Loading Zones)
- Schedule 15 (Commercial Vehicle Loading Zones)
- Schedule 20 (School Bus Loading Zones)
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 13, 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting Lands Located at 120 and 128 Portia Drive, in the former Town of Ancaster, now in the City of Hamilton. ZAC-15-037/ UHOPA-15-018
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Ancaster (87-57)
Respecting Lands Located at 219 Dundas Street East (Flamborough). ZAC-15-027
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 No. 15-118, Respecting Lands Located at 2460-2470 Highway No. 6 (Glanbrook). ZAH-16-019
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 1055 and 1099 King Street East, 876 Cannon Street East and 60 Balsam Avenue North. CI-15-G
Impact
Ward: 3
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Upon Owners of Land Abutting Barton Street from Approximately 120m East of Napa Lane to East Limit of 1361 Barton Street, in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
Part of Block 3, Registered Plan of Subdivision 62M-1217, “Crossings”, municipally known as 18 Kingsborough Drive. PLC-16-007
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on April 13, 2016.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming