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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Respecting lands located at Sanatorium Road
Impact
Ward: 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Municipal Board Decision
Categories
Zoning
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on June 20, 2012
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Maggie Johnson. Block 58 on Plan 62M-1054.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
To Regulate the Feeding of Wildlife and to Repeal By-law No. 02-136
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Animals & Wildlife
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on June13, 2012
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
As Amended and Impose Fees and Charges for Private Unmetered Fire Lines.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
- Schedule 5 - Stop Control
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 5 - Stop Control
Impact
Ward: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 2 - Speed Limits
- Schedule 3 - Flashing School Zones - Reduced Speed Limits
- Schedule 6 - One-Way Streets
- Schedule 10 - No Left Turns
- Schedule 13 - Designated Traffic Lanes
Impact
Ward: 2, 4, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Section 14 (No Left Turns) of Part 2 - Traffic Regulations
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic