By-laws & Enforcement
Search By-laws
- Use the Search By-laws tool and enter a keyword (e.g. Fence) or a by-law number (e.g. 22-001).
- Narrow your search results by using the Category and Sort By filter options.
- Browse the search results. To view a PDF version, click on the by-law number and title of your choice.
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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
The A2 zone permitted uses:
- Abattoir
- Agriculture
- Agricultural Processing Establishment - Stand Alone
- Agricultural Storage Establishment
- Community Garden (By-law No. 21-189, October 13, 2021)
- Farm Product Supply Dealer
- Kennel
- Livestock Assembly Point
- Residential Care Facility
- Secondary Uses to Agriculture
- Single Detached Dwelling
Veterinary Service – Farm Animal
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
The S1 Zone permitted uses:
- Agriculture (By-law No. 18-219, August 17, 2018)
- Residential Care Facility
- Single Detached Dwelling
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
The S3 Zone permitted uses:
- Agriculture (By-law No. 18-219, August 17, 2018)
- Community Garden (By-law No. 21-189, October 13, 2021)
- Day Nursery
- Educational Establishment
- Library
- Place of Worship
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
The E1 Zone applies to all properties that contain legally Existing commercial uses. This Zone recognizes and permits those uses that have been legally established prior to the enactment of this By-law. It is not the intent to add properties to the E1 Zone subsequent to the enactment of this By-law. Special Exceptions have been applied to some E1 Zone properties to identify the specific Existing Use(s) permitted.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
The E2 Zone applies to all properties that contain legally Existing industrial uses. This Zone recognizes and permits those uses that have been legally established prior to the enactment of this By-law. It is not the intent to add properties to the E2 Zone subsequent to the enactment of this By-law. Special Exceptions have been applied to some E2 Zone properties to identify the specific Existing Use(s) permitted.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
The P7 Zone applies to all lands identified as a Key Hydrologic Feature, with the exception of Provincially Significant Wetlands, in the Rural Hamilton Official Plan. In addition, the P7 Zone is also applied to all lands identified as a Key Natural Heritage Feature within the Greenbelt Natural Heritage System, identified in the Rural Hamilton Official Plan.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
The S2 Zone permitted uses:
- Agriculture (By-law No. 18-219, August 17, 2018)
- Catering Service
- Commercial Recreation
- Craftsperson Shop
- Day Nursery
- Farm Product Supply Dealer
- Financial Establishment
- Medical Clinic
- Motor Vehicle Service Station
- Office
- Personal Services
- Private Club or Lodge
- Repair Service
- Restaurant
- Retail
- Studio
- Veterinary Service
- Veterinary Service – Farm Animal
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
The P6 Zone applies to all lands identified as an Environmentally Significant Area or Earth Science ANSI in the Rural Hamilton Official Plan. In addition, the P6 Zone is also applied to all lands identified as a Key Natural Heritage Feature outside of the Greenbelt Natural Heritage System, identified in the Rural Hamilton Official Plan.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
Block 146, Registered Plan No. 62M-1051, "Southampton Estates Phase 2", 9 Hampton Brook Way (Glanbrook)
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
The property located at 3027 Homestead Drive, Hamilton, Ontario and more particularly described in Schedule "A" hereto annexed and forming part of this by-law, is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
Land Designation
Respecting General Text Amendments.
Not Final and Binding
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Rural
To Create New Zones for the Rural Area of the City of Hamilton.
Not Final and Binding
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on July 10, 2015.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
- Schedule 6 – Time Limit Parking
- Schedule 8 – No Parking Zones
- Schedule 12 – Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 20 – School Bus Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 3, 4, 5, 6, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking