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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
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
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 6
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
As represented by the Minister of Environment Relating to Funding Provided under the Innovative Source Control Stormwater Management for Business or Industrial Park Development Program.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
Legal
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on April 13, 2011.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Section 1 of By-law No. R84-026 is deleted and replaced.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
- To provide for various housekeeping and technical amendments to City of Hamilton By-law No. 07-170
- To provide for various housekeeping and technical amendments to City of Hamilton By-law No. 10-221
Repealed by By-law 23-162, September 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Home & Property
Permits & Licensing
- Schedule 5 - Stop Control
Impact
Ward: 7
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 5 - Stop Control
Impact
Ward: 5, 6, 9, 11, 14, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 6 - Time Limit Parking
- Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
- Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 20 - School Bus Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 1, 3, 4, 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Schedule "A" to Water and Wastewater Fees and Charges By-law No. 11-035 is amended.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities