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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
After the registration of the tax arrears certificate and before the expiry of the one-year period, the City can enter into an agreement with the owner of the land, the spouse of the owner, a mortgagee or a tenant in occupation of the land extending the period of time in which the cancellation price is to be paid.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Stonehenge Drive. Block 42 on Plan 62M-1152.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on May 23, 2012
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Provides for the addition of Schedule 28 to license tow truck businesses.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permits & Licensing
Business
Amendment to the process for requesting a reconsideration of the Market Supervisor’s decision to terminate a stallholder contract or reject an application for a stall.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
- Schedule 5 - Parking Meters
- Schedule 8 - No Parking
- Schedule 10 - Alternate Side Parking
- Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 13 - No Stopping Zones
- Schedule 14 - Wheelchair Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Established by Registered Plan 200, City of Hamilton, designated as Part 1 on Plan 62R-18898.
Impact
Ward: 1
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
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
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on May 9, 2012
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Respecting the Properties Located at 2501, 2525 and 2537 Regional Road 56, Town of Binbrook
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning