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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
Impact
Ward 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 6 – Time Limit
Schedule 8 – No Parking
Schedule 12 – Permit
Schedule 13 – No Stopping
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Procedure
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Procedure
The land, owned by and located in the City of Hamilton, described as Block C on Plan 62M-246, is established as a public highway, forming part of Anchor Road.
Impact
Ward: 6
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
The land, owned by and located in the City of Hamilton, described as Block 130 on Plan 62M-1116, is established as a public highway, forming part of Chambers Drive.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
The land, owned by and located in the City of Hamilton, described as Block 66 on Plan 62M-676 in the City of Hamilton, is established as a public highway, forming part of Wainwright Boulevard.
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
The Property, together with its heritage attributes listed in Schedule “C” hereto, is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value or interest.
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
Amendment No. 183 to the Urban Hamilton Official Plan consisting of Schedule “1”, hereto annexed and forming part of this by-law, is hereby adopted.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Related to funding provided under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for public transportation.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
Legal