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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 7
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: 7
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: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To prescribe a Tariff of Fees for the processing of applications made in respect of planning matters.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Planning
Imposing fees or charges for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of the municipality and for the use of the municipality’s property, including property under its control.
Repealed by By-law No. 13-325 December 11, 2013
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Utilities
Rates & Fees
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on December 12, 2012
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
As Amended and Implement the 2013 Water Fees and Charges.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
Repealed by By-law No. 23-234, December 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
- Schedule 18 - Bicycle Lanes
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 5 - Stop Control
Impact
Ward: 1, 7
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic