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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on October 13, 2010.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
- Schedule 2 - Speed Limits
- Schedule 6 - One Way Streets
- Schedule 8 - No Right Turns
- Schedule 10 - No Left Turns
- Schedule 13 - Designated Traffic Lanes
- Schedule 18 - Bike Lanes
- Schedule 20 - Combined Foot & Bicycle Paths
- Schedule 29 - Weight Restrictions on Bridges
Repealed by By-law No. 11-027 January 26, 2011
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Respecting the Control and Licensing of Dogs and Kennels.
Repealed by By-law No. 12-031 February 8, 2012
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Animals & Wildlife
Owners of a vacant building shall register the vacant building with the City's Director of Municipal Law Enforcement.
Repealed by By-law No. 17-127 June 28, 2017
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
- Official Plan Amendment No. 41 to the former Region of Hamilton-Wentworth Official Plan
- Official Plan Amendment No. 135 to the former Town of Ancaster Official Plan
- Official Plan Amendment No. 82 to the former Township of Glanbrook Official Plan
Respecting The Airport Employment Growth District
Repealed by By-law Nos. 15-116, 15-117 & 15-118, OMB Decision Issued April 10, 2015
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
To create new zones for the Airport Employment Growth District for the City of Hamilton.
Repealed by By-law Nos. 15-116, 15-117 & 15-118, OMB Decision Issued April 10, 2015
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
- Schedule 5 - Stop Control
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 2 - Speed Limits
Impact
Ward: 7
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 14 - Wheelchair Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
- Schedule 5 - Stop Control
Impact
Ward: 4, 5, 7
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic