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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on February 14, 2024.
- Public Health Committee Report 24-002 – February 5, 2024
- Public Works Committee Report 24-002 February 5, 2024
- Planning Committee Report 24-002 – February 6, 2024
- General Issues Committee Report 24-003 – February 7, 2024
- Audit, Finance and Administration Committee Report 24-002 – February 8, 2024
- Emergency and Community Services Committee Report 24-002 – February 8, 2024
- Staff Report PED23151(a) – 41 South Street West, Dundas Disposition Strategy – Update
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on February 15, 2024.
- General Issues Committee (Budget) Report 24-001 – January 16, 19, 22, 23, 25, 26, 30 and February 15, 2024
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
- Schedule 5 (Stop Control)
Impact
Ward 1, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
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)
- Schedule 14 (Wheelchair Loading Zones)
Impact
Ward 3, 4, 5 ,6 ,9 ,10 ,11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
ZAC-23-050
Impact
Ward 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administration
Public Safety
Impact
Ward 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
ZAH-23-042
Impact
Ward 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Chief Planner, Planning & Economic Development
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Flamborough (90-145-Z)
OLT Case No. OLT-22-004063
OLT Case No. OLT-22-004064
OLT Case No. OLT-22-004855
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Land Tribunal Decision
Categories
Zoning
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
Impact
Ward 2
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation