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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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.
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By-laws are the official rules that define how the City is governed
Documents
- Schedule 27 – Truck Routes
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 5 – Stop Control
Impact
Ward: 6
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Respecting Lands Located at 272 First Road West.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Stoney Creek (3692-92)
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at 215 Dundas Street East, in the former Town of 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 87 Redfern Avenue (Hamilton)
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
Respecting Lands Located at 1354 Upper Sherman, Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 7
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 1354 Upper Sherman Avenue, Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 7
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
- Schedule 5 – Parking Meters
- Schedule 6 – Time Limit Parking
- Schedule 8 – No Parking Zones
- Schedule 12 – Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 14 – Wheelchair Loading Zones
- Schedule 17 – Public Taxi Zones
- Schedule 20 – School Bus Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 3, 4, 8, 10, 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Conch Road. Lots 7 and 20 on Registered Plan 62M-1127
Impact
Ward: 7
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
To enter into a multiyear Governance Agreement with Metrolinx, to enable the City of Hamilton the option of participating in any up-coming .joint procurement opportunities upon formal Council approval.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
Legal