By-laws & Enforcement
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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
To require pre-consultation for Site Plan Control Applications and to permit additional Site Design Considerations to be included in the review of development.
Repealed by By-law No. 15-176 August 14, 2015
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Planning
Repealed by By-law No. 23-234, December 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
As amended and Implement the 2009 Sewer Use Fees and Charges.
Repealed by By-law No. 14-090 April 23, 2014
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
As amended, and Implement the 2009 Water Fees and Charges.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
Imposing fees or charges for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of the municipality and for the use of the municipality’s property, including property under its control.
Repealed by By-law No. 09-264 December 9, 2009
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
The Chief Administrative Officer shall have such general control and management of the administration of the government and affairs of the City and shall perform such duties as Council by by-law prescribes.
Repealed by By-law No. 18-184 July 13, 2018
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administration
Appointments & Delegations
- Schedule 5 - Parking Meters
- Schedule 6 - Time Limit Parking
- Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
- Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 13 - No Stopping Zones
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 7, 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
- Schedule 2 - Speed Limits
- Schedule 13 - Designated Traffic Lanes
- Schedule 18 - Bicycle Lanes
- Schedule 19 - Bike Paths
Impact
Ward: 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
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
Permits & Licensing
Respecting Lands Located at 153 George Street
Impact
Ward: 1
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning