By-laws & Enforcement
Search By-laws
- 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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
- Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
- Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 13 - No Stopping Zones
- Schedule 14 - Wheelchair Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 3, 4, 6, 7, 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Waterberry Trail.
- Part of Lot 14 on Plan 823 in the City of Hamilton. Designated as Part 2 on Plan 62R-17393.
- Part of Lot 15 on Plan 823 in the City of Hamilton. Designated as Part 7 on Plan 62R-17393.
- Part of Lots 26 and 27 on Plan 823 in the City of Hamilton. Designated as Parts 1, 2, and 3 on Plan 62R-16864.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Being Part Lot 38, Concession 3 (geographic Township of Ancaster), designated as arts 2, 3, 4 and 5, on Reference Plan 62R-18550, and to Sell a Portion of said Lands, designated as Parts 2 and 4 on Reference Plan 62R-18550.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 14
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 14
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on November 11, 2009.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
To put into place a mechanism whereby, under appropriate circumstances, employees who disclose serious wrongdoing regarding City operations are protected from reprisal and whereby, under appropriate circumstances, investigations or alternative actions are undertaken in response to such disclosures.
Repealed by By-law 19-181 July 12, 2019
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administration
To adopt and maintain a purchasing policy for the City of Hamilton with respect to its procurement of goods and service.
Repealed by By-law No. 11-297 December 14, 2011
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administration
- Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 5, 6, 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic