By-laws & Enforcement
Search By-laws
- Use the Search By-laws tool and enter a keyword (e.g. Fence) or a by-law number (e.g. 22-001).
- Narrow your search results by using the Category and Sort By filter options.
- Browse the search results. To view a PDF version, click on the by-law number and title of your choice.
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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Respecting Lands Located within Block 80, Plan No. 62M-1035 and 3206 Regional Road 56, Binbrook Road.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
As amended by Zoning By-law No. 99-69, Respecting Lands Located at 871 West 5th Street (Hamilton).
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Part 1 Section 2 - Interpretations
Schedule 2 - Speed Limits
Schedule 4 - Yield Signs
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Schedule 13 - Designated Traffic Lanes
Schedule 25, Pedestrians, Animals and Cyclists Prohibited
Schedule 27 - Truck Routes
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on October 10, 2007.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
To protect highways from the potential for damage from heavy traffic and also to limit such traffic as much as possible on such highways, for the purposes of maintaining the condition of the highways, limiting municipal repair and maintenance costs and for the control of traffic, unless the highway or part has specifically been designated for heavy traffic.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 27 - Truck Routes
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
To accommodate some construction-related and other heavy traffic movements to access the McMaster University campus Sterling Street entrance on a limited basis, for the period of September 1, 2007 through to January 31, 2008.
Impact
Ward: 1
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 4, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 6 - Time Limit Parking
- Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
- Schedule 10 - Alternate Side Parking
- Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 14 - Wheelchair Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 2, 3, 4, 5, 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting the Property Located at 38, 42 and 56 Copes Lane.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning