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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.
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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 1 - Official Signs
- Schedule 13 - Designated Traffic Lanes
Impact
Ward: 1, 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Turi Drive. Blocks 100, 105, and 106 on Plan 62M-1144.
Impact
Ward: 11
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 Dunvegan Place. Block 98 on Plan 62M-1144.
Impact
Ward: 11
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 Greti Drive. Blocks 97 and 102 on Plan 62M-1144.
Impact
Ward: 11
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 Mother's Street. Block 99 on Plan 62M-1144.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on September 25, 2013
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
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, now in the City of Hamilton.
Not Final and Binding
Repealed by By-law No. 14-099, OMB Decision Issued April 24, 2014
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
By-law No. 13-218 and By-law No. 13-221, both being by-laws To Amend By-law No. 01-215, Being a By-law To Regulate Traffic. By-law 13-221 is a duplicate and presented in error.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 5 – Parking Meters
- Schedule 6 – Time Limit Parking
- Schedule 8 – No Parking Zones
- Schedule 12 – Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 13 – No Stopping Zones
- Schedule 15 – Commercial Vehicle Stopping Zones
- Schedule 20 – School Bus Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking