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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
- Schedule 6 - Time Limit Parking
- Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
- Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 13 - No Stopping Zones
- Schedule 15 - Commercial Vehicle Loading Zones
- Schedule 20 - School Bus Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting 399 Greenhill Avenue.
Impact
Ward: 5
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 830 - 836, and 840 Upper James Street.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting 431 - 497 Southcote Road.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 431 - 497 Southcote Road.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 431 - 497 Southcote Road.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Amendments to the hours for the cafe in the Hamilton Farmers' Market.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Meadowlands Boulevard. Part of Lot 51, Concession 3 in the Geographic Township of Ancaster, now in the City of Hamilton. Designated as Part I on Plan 62R-19004.
Impact
Ward: 12
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 Pinehill Drive. Block 147 on Plan 62M-1033.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
To enter into an agreement for the joint procurement of replacement Conventional Transit buses for 2011-2013 in accordance with the Transit ten year capital fleet replacement plan, with Metrolinx.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance