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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
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
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation
To impose and collect a sanitary surcharge on the water rate to cover the cost of the establishment, construction, maintenance, operation and financing of the sanitary sewage system.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
- Schedule 6 - Time Limit Parking
- Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
- Schedule 10 - Alternate Side Parking
- Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 13 - No Stopping Zones
Impact
Ward: 1, 3, 4, 7, 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
- Schedule 5 - Stop Control
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Respecting Lands Located at 202 and 208 Barton Street (Stoney Creek).
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
To control noise in the City of Hamilton and to Repeal By-law No. 03-020
Office Consolidation as of October 2021
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Regional Road 56. Part of Lot 1, Concession 4 in the Geographic Township of Binbrook, now in the City of Hamilton. Designated as Parts 3 and 4 on Plan 62R-18250.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Greti Drive. Block 107 on Plan 62M-1144.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Bianca Drive. Part of Lot 8, Concession t, in the Geographic Township of Glanford, now in the City of Hamilton. Designated as Part 7 on Plan 62R-11311.
Impact
Ward: 7
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on November 30, 2011.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming