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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 impose fees or charges on persons for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of the City of Hamilton.
Repealed by By-law No. 11-177 July 7, 2011
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Twenty Road West. Part of Lot 14, Concession 2 in the Geographic Township of Glanford, now in the City of Hamilton. Designated as Parts 5 and 6 on Plan 62R-18788.
Repealed by By-law No. 10-228 September 15, 2010
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Mary L. Gallagher is hereby appointed as Deputy City Clerk for the City of Hamilton.
Repealed by By-law No. 14-336 December 17, 2014
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administration
Appointments & Delegations
To delegate authority to the General Manager, Planning and Economic Development for certain grants and loans under the Downtown and Community Renewal Community Improvement Plan.
Repealed by By-law No. 21-165 September 29, 2021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Repealed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
- Schedule 27 - Truck Routes
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 5 - Stop Control
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Amending By-law No. 01-218:
- Schedule 2 - Through Highways
- Schedule 4 - Special Event Parking Zones
- 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
Amending By-law No. 01-215:
- Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
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
Impact
Ward: 2, 4, 5, 8, 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 4 - Yield Sign Locations
- Schedule 5 - Stop Control
Impact
Ward: 5, 7, 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
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