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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 4 - Special Event Parking
- Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
- Schedule 10 - Alternate Side 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
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting Lands Located at 99-103 Locke Street South (Hamilton).
Impact
Ward: 1
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
Respecting Lands Located at 111 Parkside Drive, Part of Lot 11, Concession 4 (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)
Respecting Lands located at the northeast corner of West 5th Street and Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway, known municipally as 794 to 802 West 5th Street, Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 1117 Garner Road East, Ancaster.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 1117 Garner Road East (Ancaster)
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Ancaster (87-57)
Respecting Medical Marihuana Growing and Harvesting Facility, Greenhouse, and Aqauaponics Facility within the City of Hamilton.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting General Text Amendment for Medical Marihuana Growing and Harvesting Facilities.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Carlson Street. Block 14 ON PLAN 62M-1134.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Cathedral Court. Block 149 ON PLAN 62M-1131.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation