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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 Repeal and Replace By-law No. 06-026 to Regulate the Installation, Connection and Use of Sewers and Drains in the City of Hamilton
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Utilities
To Regulate the Management, Distribution and Maintenance of the Water Works Systems
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
To Establish City of Hamilton Land Described as Block 119 on Plan 62M-1118 as Part of Davinci Boulevard
Impact
Ward 8
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
To Regulate Waterpipe Smoking in Public Places and Workplaces in the City of Hamilton and to Repeal By-law No. 23-170
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Environment & Green Spaces
Public Safety
Respecting Removal of Part Lot Control, Block 1, Registered Plan No. 62M-1290, municipally known as 21, 23, 25, 27, and 29 Zoe Lane, Glanbrook, and 9-79 Lloyd Davies Way, Glanbrook.
PLC-23-006
Impact
Ward 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To Amend Zoning By-law No. 6593 with Respect to Lands Located at 1400 Limeridge Road East, Hamilton
ZAC-22-065
Not Final and Binding
Impact
Ward 6
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
A By-law to Establish the 2024 Water and Wastewater/Storm Fees and Charges for Services, Activities and Use of Property Provided by the City of Hamilton
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation
Utilities
To Amend By-law No. 01-218, as amended, Being a By-law to Regulate On-Street Parking
- 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 20 (School Bus Loading Zones)
Impact
Wards 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
To Establish City of Hamilton Land Described as Part of Block 148 on Plan 62M-1219, Designated as Part 3 on Plan 62R-22258 as Part of Lormont Boulevard
Impact
Ward 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
To Establish City of Hamilton Land Described as Part of Block 148 on Plan 62M-1219, designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 62R-22258 as Part of Picardy Drive
Impact
Ward 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation