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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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.
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
Respecting Lands Located at 31 Trinity Church Road, Glanbrook.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 684 Upper James Street.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Provides for the appointment of a Chief Building Official and such Inspectors as are necessary for the enforcement of the Building Code Act.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Appointments & Delegations
Building
Provides for the replacement of Schedule 21 and for the deletion of Schedule 21.1 of City of Hamilton By-law No. 07-170 and for a related housekeeping amendment to the General Provisions.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Permits & Licensing
Subsection 3(4) of By-law No. 10-142 is amended.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Provides for technical and housekeeping amendments to City of Hamilton By-law No.10-197.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Signs
Respecting 22 Green Mountain Road West (Stoney Creek) - Attachment 1.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Municipal Board Decision
Categories
Zoning
Respecting the Property Located at 22 Green Mountain Road West - Attachment 2.
Impact
Ward: 9
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 7, 2010.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Amendments to the market hours for customers and the termination of a stallholder contract or rejection of an application for a stall.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business