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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Respecting the Property Located at 139 Fall Fair Way, Binbrook.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Township of Glanbrook (464)
Respecting: 257, 259 & 261 Millen Road (Stoney Creek).
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 90 Charlton Avenue West, 85 Robinson Street, and 220 Park Street South, Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
- Schedule 6 - Food Service Vehicles
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Permits & Licensing
Respecting The Fruitland-Winona Secondary Plan
Not Final and Binding
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
- Part 10 - Accreditation by Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Responsible Animal Ownership
- Schedule 5 – Stop Control
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Respecting the Lands Located at 528 Jones Road.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Municipal Board Decision
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Stoney Creek (3692-92)
Respecting Lands Located at 392, 488 & 530 Dundas Street East, Concession 3, Part of Lots 2, 3, 4, & 5 (East Flamborough), in the former Town of Flamborough.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Municipal Board Decision
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Flamborough (90-145-Z)
To regulate the discharge of any matter into the sewer works, including the sanitary, combined and storm sewer systems of the City of Hamilton.
Office Consolidation as of April 27, 2022.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Utilities