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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
- Schedule 25 - Taxicabs
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Permits & Licensing
To impose development charges against land to pay for increased capital costs required because of increased needs for services arising from development of the area to which the said By-law applies.
Office Consolidation as of September 2018.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
That the part of the unopened road allowance, set out as: Part of an Alleyway, Registered Plan 31, East of Liberty Street, designated as Part 1 on Plan 62R-19478, City of Hamilton is hereby permanently closed.
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
That part of the road allowance, being Legend Court in the City of Hamilton described as Part 1, 62R19043, City of Hamilton, is, hereby permanently closed.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
To impose fees or charges on any class of persons for various services or activities and for use of its property.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
To Protect Police Animals and Persons Who May be Affected by the Use of Police Animals.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Animals & Wildlife
Public Safety
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on June 25, 2014.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at 794 to 802 West 5th Street, 810 West 5th Street, Portion of 820 West 5th Street and Block 112, Plan 62M-1040 (Hamilton).
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
- Schedule 5 - Stop Control
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 10, 12, 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule - 2 Speed Limits
- Schedule 13 - Designated Traffic Lanes
Impact
Ward: 3, 5 , 9, 10, 11, 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic