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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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.
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By-laws are the official rules that define how the City is governed
Documents
To adopt and maintain a policy with respect to the delegation of the City of Hamilton's powers and duties.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administration
Appointments & Delegations
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on December 12, 2007.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
To designate the Main Street Corridors Community Improvement Project Area as an additional “community improvement project area".
Repealed by By-law No. 11-273 November 16, 2011
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 13, 15
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Planning
- To expand the areas in which the Main Street Housing Loan and Grant Program applies.
- To add an arts component to the Commercial Property Improvement Grant Program.
- To rename the Community Improvement Plan, among other clerical and administrative changes to the Plan.
Repealed by By-law No. 11-273 November 16, 2011
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Planning
Necessary to amend certain provisions of the By-law, in order to provide for efficient conduct of the proceedings of the Council and its Committees.
Repealed by By-law No. 10-053 March 10, 2010
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Procedure
As amended, and Implement the 2008 Waste Disposal Fees and Charges.
Repealed by By-law No. 09-067 April 1, 2009
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Rates & Fees
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. 08-304 December 10, 2008
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
As amended, and Implement the 2008 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
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 2008 Water Fees and Charges.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks