By-laws & Enforcement
Search By-laws
- Use the Search By-laws tool and enter a keyword (e.g. Fence) or a by-law number (e.g. 22-001).
- Narrow your search results by using the Category and Sort By filter options.
- Browse the search results. To view a PDF version, click on the by-law number and title of your choice.
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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
The property located at Municipal No. 140 Hatt Street, Hamilton, Ontario and more particularly described in Schedule "A" hereto annexed and forming part of this by-law, is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value.
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
Land Designation
The property located at Municipal No. 245 Garner Road West, Hamilton, Ontario and more particularly described in Schedule "A" hereto annexed and forming part of this by-law, is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
Land Designation
The borrowing of $50,000,000 for the purposes of the City set out in Schedule “A” and the issue of debentures therefor on the credit of the City is hereby authorized.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
Being Part of Lot 13, Registrar's Compiled Plan 1424, designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 62R-15649 and Part 1 on Plan 62R-16352, being Part of Pin 17317-0052(LT), known Municipally as 952 Queenston Road, Stoney Creek, now in the city of Hamilton, for the purposes of Sanitary Sewer Installations.
Impact
Ward: 5
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Planning
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on March 24, 2004.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Schedule 5 - Parking Meters
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 14 - Wheelchair Loading Zones
Schedule 15 - Commercial Vehicle Loading Zones
Schedule 20 - School Bus Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting Lands Located at 937 Upper Paradise Road.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Respecting Administrative Amendment
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Respecting Lands Zoned K including all exceptions within those zones under the City of Hamilton Zoning By-law No. 6593 as amended within the Barton Street and Tiffany Street Industrial Area as more particularly shown on Schedule A to this by-law.
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on March 10, 2004.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
To require the conveyance of land for park or other public recreational purposes as a condition of development or redevelopment or the subdivision of land.
Repealed by By-law No. 09-124, June 10, 2009
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Environment & Green Spaces
Planning
Respecting Lands Located at the rear of 1451-1477 Upper James Street.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Schedule 6 - Time Limit Parking
Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
Schedule 13 - No Stopping Zones
Schedule 14 - Wheelchair Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting Lands Located at 47 Caroline Street North
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 2418 Barton Street East.
Impact
Ward: 5
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located on the North Side of Bolzano Drive (Known Municipally as 1468 Upper Gage Avenue).
Impact
Ward: 6
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 114 and 128 Limeridge Road East.
Impact
Ward: 6
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning