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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.
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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
- Schedule 5 - Stop Control
Impact
Ward: 6, 7, 8, 12, 14, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 5 - Stop Control
Impact
Ward: 1, 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 5 - Stop Control
Impact
Ward: 10, 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- 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
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- 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, 7, 8, 11, 13, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting 403 Old Brock Road.
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 403 Old Brock Road.
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 1540 Upper Gage Avenue - Attachment 1.
Impact
Ward: 6
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Municipal Board Decision
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Onyx Drive. Part of Lot 9, Concession 1 in the Geographic Township of Glanford, now in the City of Hamilton. Designated as Part 10 on Plan 62R-16447.
Impact
Ward: 7
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 Fall Fair Way. Block 79 on Plan 62M-1079.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation