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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
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
Respecting Lands Located at 14 Kenilworth Avenue South.
Impact
Ward: 4
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on March 27, 2013
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
The Treasurer and the Deputy Treasurers are delegated the authority to commence, maintain and settle proceedings related to an appeal to the Assessment Review Board under section 40 of the Assessment Act on behalf of the City of Hamilton.
Repealed by By-law No. 23-154, August 18, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Appointments & Delegations
Finance
All Urban Areas of the City of Hamilton as identified, are hereby designated as the "Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Support Community Improvement Project Area".
Repealed by By-law No. 20-171 August 21, 2020
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Planning
To adopt a Community Improvement Plan for the Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Support Community Improvement Project Area, in accordance with the said Act, for the purposes of the community improvement.
Repealed by By-law No. 20-172 August 21, 2020
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Planning
- Schedule 28 - Tow Trucks
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permits & Licensing
Business