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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Respecting Lands Located at 112 Marion Street.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at 195-201 Wilson Street West (Ancaster).
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Being Parcel Block D-I , Section M-129, Block D, Plan M-129, City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
Being Part of Rockliffe Road established by Registered Plan 777, Town of Flamborough, designated as Part 1 on Plan 62R-17853.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
To provide for the prohibition of marijuana grow operations in the City of Hamilton and for inspections of marijuana grow operations to meet the requirement for an inspection where notice of a marijuana grow operation has been given.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
To provide for mandatory certification of food handlers in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
In accordance with those powers as conferred by the Municipal Act, 2001, the Council of the City of Hamilton enacts annual salaries for Mayor and other members of Council.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administration
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 11
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: 10
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