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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
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
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
Respecting Lands Located at 9075-9089 Airport Road (Mount Hope).
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at 69 Autumn Leaf Road (Dundas).
Impact
Ward: 13
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
Provides for housekeeping amendments to By-law 05-200, as hereinafter described and depicted.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Deletion of Reference to Bath House/Public Bath and Modifying the Definition of Habitable Room.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at 67 and 83 Watson Lane.
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 591 Safari Road.
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on September 18, 2008.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming