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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
To license, regulate and govern businesses, and to impose conditions on the obtaining, holding and keeping of licenses to carry on such businesses.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Permits & Licensing
Amendments to the duration of the contract for the café and to the size of certain stalls in the Hamilton Farmers' Market.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Respecting Lands Located at 237 and 271 Lime Kiln Road, being Part of Lots 48 and 49, Concession 2, Ancaster - Exhibit 21 A
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Municipal Board Decision
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 237 and 271 Lime Kiln Road, being Part of Lots 48 and 49, Concession 2, Ancaster - Exhibit 21B
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Municipal Board Decision
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at Part of Lot 11, Concession 4, Parkside Drive, Flamborough - Attachment 3.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Municipal Board Decision
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at Part of Lot 11, Concession 4, Parkside Drive, Flamborough - Attachment 2.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Municipal Board Decision
Categories
Zoning
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on December 22, 2010.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
- Schedule 5 - Parking Meters
- Schedule 6 - Time Limit Parking
- Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
- Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 13 - No Stopping Zones
- Schedule 14 - Wheelchair Loading Zones
- Schedule 15 - Commercial Vehicle Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
To continue imposing 2010 fees, charges and rates including but not limited to:
- By-law No. 09-264, being the Water and Wastewater Fees and Charges By-law and
- By-law No. 10-182 , being the User Fees and Charges By-law
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control