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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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.
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
- Subsection 7.4 – Leash Free Parks
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Animals & Wildlife
Responsible Animal Ownership
- Schedule 10 – No Left Turns
- Schedule 13 – Designated Traffic Lanes
Impact
Ward: 7, 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 5 – Stop Control
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 15
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
- Schedule 5 – Parking Meters
- Schedule 6 – Time Limit Parking
- Schedule 8 – No Parking Zones
- Schedule 9 – Alternate Side Parking
- Schedule 10 – Alternate Side Parking
- Schedule 12 – Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 13 – No Stopping Zone
- Schedule 14 – Wheelchair Loading Zones
- Schedule 15- Commercial Vehicle Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12,13, 14, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting: Lands Located at 512 Highland Road West, Stoney Creek
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting the Property Located at 512 Highland Road West (Stoney Creek)
Not Final and Binding
Refer to OMB Decision 14-315 – Attachment 1
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
As Amended by By-law No. 02-331, Respecting Lands Located on the South Side of Rymal Road, East of Fletcher Road.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Changes to staff require the up-dating of Schedule "A" of By-law No. 12-179
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Building
Appointments & Delegations
Respecting Lands Located at 121 Augusta Street.
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Municipal Board Decision
Categories
Zoning