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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 2 - Speed Limits
- Schedule 6 - One Way Streets
- Schedule 9 - No Right on Red
- Schedule 13 - Designated Traffic Lanes
- Schedule 18 - Bicycle Lanes
- Schedule 19 - Bike Paths
- Schedule 20 - Combined Foot & Bike
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Section 18
- Schedule 13 - Designated Traffic Lanes
Impact
Ward: 1, 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Provides for the addition of a Leash Free Park.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Responsible Animal Ownership
Respecting Lands Located on the north side of Highway No. 8, west of Green Road, known municipally as 259-261 Highway No. 8, Stoney Creek.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 259-261 Highway No. 8 (Stoney Creek).
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Stoney Creek (3692-92)
- Schedule 5 - Parking Meters
- Schedule 6 - Time Limit Parking
- Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
- Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 13 - No Stopping Zones
- Schedule 15 - Commercial Vehicle Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at 65 Springview Drive (formerly part of 203 Parkside Drive), 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, Respecting Lands Located at 22 Dennis Avenue (Flamborough).
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Flamborough (90-145-Z)
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at 25 Howard Boulevard (Flamborough).
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Flamborough (90-145-Z)
Respecting Lands Located at 1370 Brock Road (Flamborough).
Impact
Ward: 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning