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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 2 - Through Highways
- Schedule 6 - Time Limit Parking
- Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
- Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 13 - No Stopping Zones
- Schedule 14 - Wheelchair Loading Zones
- Schedule 20 - School Bus Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
- Schedule 2 - Speed Limits
- Schedule 13 - Designated Traffic Lanes
Impact
Ward: 2, 4, 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Respecting 30 Highland Road West (Stoney Creek).
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
- Zoning By-law No. 87-57 (Ancaster)
- Zoning By-law No. 3581-86 (Dundas)
- Zoning By-law No. 90-145-Z (Flamborough)
- Zoning By-law No. 464 (Glanbrook)
- Zoning By-law No. 6593 (Hamilton)
- Zoning By-law No. 3692-92 (Stoney Creek)
- Zoning By-law No. 05-200 (City of Hamilton Comprehensive By-law)
Respecting Outdoor Commercial Patios
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on September 24,2009.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
The City is authorized to enter into agreements with the owner of 255 West Avenue North, Hamilton for the provision of a municipal capital facility, namely an affordable municipal housing project facility.
Impact
Ward: 3
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Legal
- Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
To pass an interim control by-law where the Council has directed that a review or study be undertaken in respect of land use planning policies within the municipality or in any defined area or areas thereof.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Planning
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on September 16, 2009.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on September 16, 2009.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming