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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
As amended, and Implement the 2010 Water Fees and Charges.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
Repealed by By-law No. 23-234, December 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
As amended, and Implement the 2010 Sewer Use Fees and Charges.
Repealed by By-law No. 14-090 April 23, 2014
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
To establish and maintain in one by-law a list of all of its water and wastewater services and activities and the use of which properties wil be subject to fees or charges, as well as the amount of each fee or charge.
Repealed by By-law No. 11-035 January 26, 2011
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
- Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 7
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Respecting Lands Located at 394 Book Road East.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 9862 Twenty Road West.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at Stonehenge Drive between Meadowlands Boulevard and Raymond Road, in the former Town of Ancaster, now in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at Stoneheng Drive between Meadowlands Boulevard and Raymond Road, in the former Town of Ancaster, now in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting permits and related matters.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Building