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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
- Schedule 3 – School Flashing Zones – Reduced Speed Limit
- Schedule 13 – Designated Traffic Lanes
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 13 – Designated Traffic Lanes
Impact
Ward: 3
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 4 – Special Event Parking Zones
- Schedule 6 – Time Limit Parking
- Schedule 8 – No Parking Zones
- Schedule 10 – Alternate Side Parking
- Schedule 12 – Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 13 – No Stopping Zones
- Schedule 16 – Taxi Zones
- Schedule 20 School Bus Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 2, 3, 4
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
- 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, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 13, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
As amended, respecting lands located at 348 Carlisle Road, in the former Town of Flamborough, now in the City of Hamilton.
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 11-024, respecting lands located at 271 Lime Kiln Road, being Block 21 of Registered Plan 62M-1212 “Legacy”, in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Ancaster (87-57)
Upon owners of land abutting Kingsview Drive from Davis Crescent to Old Mud Street, in the City of Hamilton
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
Upon owners of land abutting Old Mud Street from Winterberry Drive to Cedarville Drive, in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Newell Court. Block 18 on Plan 62M-811.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
280, 282, 284, 286, 292, 294, 296, 298, 300, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, 314, 316, 318 320, 322, 324, 326, 328, 330, 332, 334, 336, 338, 340, 342 and 344 Rymal Road West, Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control