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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
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
Provides for housekeeping and technical amendments to the former City of Hamilton By-law No. 80-183.
Impact
Ward: 1
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Board/Committee
Appointments & Delegations
Respecting the Southeast Corner of Dartmouth Gate and Palacebeach Trail.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at the Southeast Corner of Dartmouth Gate and Palacebeach Trail, Part of Block 1, Registered Plan No. 62M-1082, "Bridgeport - Phase 2".
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at the Southeast Corner of Dartmouth Gate and Palacebeach Trail, Part of Block 1, Registered Plan No. 62M-1082, "Bridgeport - Phase 2".
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
- Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
- Schedule 10 - Alternative Side Parking
- Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 13 - No Stopping Zones
- Schedule 14 - Wheelchair Loading Zones
- Schedule 20 - School Bus Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 1, 3, 4, 13, 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
- Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic