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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.
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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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.
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By-laws are the official rules that define how the City is governed
Documents
As Amended, to consolidate the contents of certain Regional By-laws respecting water management, distribution, and maintenance of water systems in the Regional area, and respecting the establishment of water rates and charges.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
- Hamilton: J, JJ, K, KK, L-i, M-11, M-12, M-13, M-14, M-15;
- Dundas: I.L, I.G, I.LS;
- Flamborough: M1, M2, M3, EI;
- Stoney Creek: MS, MP, MT, MG, MSP, MBP, ME, MR;
- Glanbrook: M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M7, M8;
- Ancaster: M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6,
Save and excepting those lands indicated on Schedule “A” to By-law 06-028, known as the West Hamilton Innovation District, and save and excepting those lands indicated on Schedule “A” to By-law 04-054, known as the Barton Street and Tiffany Street Industrial Area, and save and excepting those lands more particularly referenced herein.
Repealed by By-law No. 09-197 September 16, 2009
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Schedule 2 - Speed Limits
Impact
Ward: 4, 7, 9, 11, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
- Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 13 - No Stopping Zones
- Schedule 14 - Wheelchair Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 1, 3, 8, 10, 12, 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
- Schedule 6 - Time Limit Parking
- Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
Impact
Ward: 3, 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 4 - Yield Signs
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 4, 7, 8, 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
To impose and collect a sanitary surcharge on the water rate to cover the cost of the establishment, construction, maintenance, operation and financing of the sanitary sewage system.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
Respecting 348 Fruitland Road, Stoney Creek.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
As amended by By-law No. 92-244, Respecting the Lands Located at 676 Upper James Street, Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning