By-laws & Enforcement
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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
- Schedule 16 - Taxi Zones
Impact
Ward: 2, 3, 4, 6, 11, 12, 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
The imposition of development charges against land to pay for increased capital costs required because of increased needs for services arising from development of the area.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
The imposition of development charges against land to pay for increased capital costs required because of increased needs for services arising from development of the area.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
Respecting Lands Located at 259 Wilson Street East.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 69 Sanders Boulevard, City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 1
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
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
Respecting Sections 2, 13 and 32 debris and waste, waste disposal and composting.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Respecting Lands Located at 796 Rymal Road East.
Impact
Ward: 6
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 8029 Twenty Road East.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on October 28, 2009.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming