- 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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Whitwell Way. Block 105 on Plan 62M-1060.
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Windwood Drive. Blocks 109 and 11 I on Plan 62M-I 060.
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Adelaide Street. Part of Lot 18, Concession 2, in the Geographic Township of Ancaster, now in the City of Hamilton, known as Adelaide Street.
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Bradley Avenue. Blocks 104 and 110 on Plan 62M-1060.
Passed by the Corporation of the Town of Dundas, namely “A By-law to Regulate the Sale and Use of Fireworks”.
The property located at 209-211 James Street South, Hamilton, Ontario is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value.
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
To levy a special charge upon the rateable properties in the Business Improvement Areas that are in a prescribed business property class sufficient to raise the amount required for the purposes of the Boards of Management of the Business Improvement Areas.
To levy on the whole rateable property according to the last returned assessment roll for the current year, the tax rates required for the City and Public and Separate school purposes.
Council has established a property tax rebate program which provides rebates in the amount of 100% of taxes levied for veteran’s clubhouses and legion halls for the taxation years 2006, 2007 and 2008.