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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at 1173 and 1203 Old Golf Links Road.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
As amended, Respecting a portion of the lands located at 27 Oldoakes Place.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
To permit the use of City sidewalks by Segway Personal Transporter.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
To provide for operation of Segway Personal Transporters in municipal parks.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Environment & Green Spaces
The City of Hamilton is authorized to receive a payment of $7,522,653 from the Province of Ontario as committed in the 2007 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review (Fall Economic Statement) to improve and expand the City of Hamilton's public transit.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on March 5, 2008.
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 February 28, 2008.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on February 27, 2008.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming