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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
- Official Plan Amendment No. 35 to the Region of Hamilton-Wentworth Official Plan
- Official Plan Amendment No. 128 to the Town of Ancaster Official Plan
- Official Plan Amendment No. 18 to the Town of Dundas Official Plan
- Official Plan Amendment No. 118 to the Town of Flamborough Official Plan
- Official Plan Amendment No. 75 to the Township of Glanbrook Official Plan
- Official Plan Amendment No. 220 to the City of Hamilton Official Plan
- Official Plan Amendment No. 149 to the City of Stoney Creek Official Plan
Respecting Urban Hamilton (Lands within the Urban Area)
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Urban Hamilton (Lands within the Urban Area)
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
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
As amended, and Implement the Consecutive Estimated Accounts Policy.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Utilities
Council shall appoint an individual to be Integrity Commissioner for a fixed term of office, such term to be established by Council at the time of the appointment.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Appointments & Delegations
Code of Conduct
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 the Property Located at 547-549 Main Street East.
Impact
Ward: 3
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 236 Parkside Drive.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 431 Kitty Murray Lane.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting 625 Garner Road East.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban