- Use the Search By-laws tool and enter a keyword (e.g. Fence) or a by-law number (e.g. 22-001).
- Narrow your search results by using the Category and Sort By filter options.
- Browse the search results. To view a PDF version, click on the by-law number and title of your choice.
The online listing is updated as City Council passes new by-laws.
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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 levy a special charge upon the rateable properties in the Business Improvement Areas that are in a prescribed business property class sufficient to raise the amount required for the purposes of the Boards of Management of the Business Improvement Areas.
To establish one or more dates for an advance vote and the hours during which voting places shall be open on that date or dates.
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
To prohibit and regulate fortification and protective elements of land, buildings and structures in the City of Hamilton.
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on May 26,2010.
To provide for deferrals or cancellations of, or other relief in respect of all or part of the tax increases on property in the residential property class for persons assessed as owners who are, or whose spouses are low-income seniors or low-income persons with disabilities.
Repealed by By-law No. 18-134 May 23, 2018
- Schedule 1 - Arterial Roads
- Schedule 2 - Through Highways
- Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
- Schedule 9 - Alternate Side Parking
- Schedule 10 - Alternate Side Parking
- Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 13 - No Stopping Zones
- Schedule 21 - Snow Routes
Respecting Lands Located at 19 Niagara Street (formerly 460 Wentworth St. N.)
To prohibit or regulate undesired sound and vibration in order to produce a satisfactory acoustic environment wherein the character and magnitude of all sounds or vibrations are compatible with the permitted use of any premises.
To provide for the issuance of permits and related matters under the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c. 23 as amended, to obtain sufficient information from applicants to determine compliance with the Act and applicable laws, for the purpose of providing for the safety and health of the public at large through compliant construction, demolition and other matters under the Act, and to fix fees covering the full costs of services provided.