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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
- Schedule 2 – Speed Limits
- Schedule 8 – No Right Turns
- Schedule 10 – No Left Turns
- Schedule 13 – Designated Traffic Lanes
- Schedule 18 – Bicycle Lanes
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 13, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 6 – Time Limit Parking
- Schedule 8 – No Parking Zones
- Schedule 12 – Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 15 – Commercial Vehicle Loading Zones
- Schedule 20 – School Bus Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 2, 3, 4, 7, 12, 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
- Schedule 5 – Stop Control
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Respecting Lands Located at 1061 Garner Road East at Part of Lots 52 and 53, Concession 3, Ancaster, now in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting the Lands Located at 528 Jones Road.
Not Final and Binding
This By-law has been amended by an OMB Decision see 14-183 - Attachment 1
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 528 Jones Road (Stoney Creek)
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Provides for an amendment to section 5 of By-law No. 09-208
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
The Clean Water Act, 2006 requires the City of Hamilton to appoint Risk Management Officials and Risk Management Inspectors for the purpose of enforcing Part IV - Regulation of Drinking Water Threats.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Appointments & Delegations
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 June 26, 2013
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming