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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Office Consolidation as of January 7, 2025
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
To Impose a Storm Sewer Charge Upon Owners of land abutting Osprey Drive from Intersection with Shaver Road to Servicing Easement, in the City of Hamilton
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
To Impose Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Charges Upon Owners of Land Abutting Leavitt Boulevard from Dundas Street East to Approximately 400 Metres Southerly, in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Rates & Fees
Waterworks
To Amend By-law No. 01-218, as amended, Being a By-law To Regulate On-Street Parking
- Schedule 5 – Parking Metres
- Schedule 6 – Time Limit Parking
- Schedule 8 – No Parking
- Schedule 12 – Permit
- Schedule 13 – No Stopping
- Schedule 16 – Taxi Stand
Impact
Ward 1, 2, 3, 11, 13, 14
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
To Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 202 to the Urban Hamilton Official Plan respecting Low Density Residential Policies in Secondary Plans
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
To Delete and Replace Section 5: Parking of Zoning By-law No. 05-200
Not final and binding
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
Safe Apartment Buildings
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Public Safety
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on April 10, 2024.
- Public Health Committee Report 24-003, April 2, 2024
- Public Works Committee Report 24-004 – April 2, 2024
- General Issues Committee Report 24-006 – April 3, 2024
- Audit, Finance and Administration Committee Report 24-005 – April 4, 2024
- City of and, Planning Committee Report 24-004 – April 5, 2024
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
To Amend By-law No. 24-036, Being a By-law to Establish Certain 2024 User Fees and Charges for Services, Activities or the Use of Property.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
To Amend By-law No. 12-151, being a By-law Respecting the City of Hamilton’s Cemeteries, as amended
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Cemeteries