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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
To regulate the Hamilton Farmers' Market and to repeal By-law No. 92-310
Repealed by By-law No. 16-012 January 20, 2016
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
The boundaries of the Downtown Hamilton Business Improvement Area and comprised of the Business Improvement Area are altered by expanding the boundaries to include the area which is comprised of the Expansion Area.
Repealed by By-law No. 14-253 September 24, 2014
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Planning
To add the Hamilton Heritage Property Grant Program.
Repealed by By-law No. 11-273 November 16, 2011
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Planning
Heritage
Provides for technical amendments.
Repealed by By-law No. 21-165 September 29, 2021
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Planning
Appointments & Delegations
To prescribe standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property and to repeal By-law No. 03-117.
Repealed by By-law 23-162, September 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Respecting 713 and 777 Garner Road East.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting 713 and Part of 777 Garner Road East (former Town of Ancaster).
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 713 and Part of 777 Garner Road East.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 31 Trinity Church Road and 1824 Rymal Road.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 31 Trinity Church Road and 1824 Rymal Road (Glanbrook).
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning