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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 Deletion of Retirement Homes from Radial Distance Separation.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
Schedule 9 - Alternate Side Parking
Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
Schedule 13 - No Stopping Zones
Schedule 14 - Wheelchair Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 3, 4, 10, 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting Land Located at 477 Dundas Street East (former Town of Flamborough).
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 639 Rymal Road West.
Impact
Ward: 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Provides for housekeeping amendments to By-law 05-200, as hereinafter described and depicted.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Provides for housekeeping amendments to Zoning By-law No. 87-57 (Ancaster), Zoning By-law No. 90-145-2 (Flamborough) Zoning By-law No. 464 (Glanbrook) and Zoning By-law No. 3692-92 (Stoney Creek), as herein after described.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
The I1 Zone permitted uses:
- Community Garden
- Day Nursery
- Duplex Dwelling
- Educational Establishment
- Emergency Shelter
- Museum
- Place of Worship
- Residential Care Facility
- Retirement Home
- Semi-Detached Dwelling
- Single Detached Dwelling
- Urban Farm
- Urban Farmers Market
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
The I2 Zone permitted uses:
- Community Garden
- Day Nursery
- Duplex Dwelling
- Educational Establishment
- Emergency Shelter
- Museum
- Recreation
- Place of Worship
- Residential Care Facility
- Retirement Home
- Semi-Detached Dwelling
- Single Detached Dwelling
- Social Services Establishment
- Street Townhouse Dwelling
- Urban Farm
- Urban Farmers Market
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
The I3 Zone permitted uses:
- Community Garden
- Day Nursery
- Educational Establishment
- Emergency Shelter
- Hospital
- Lodging House
- Long Term Care Facility
- Medical Clinic
- Multiple Dwelling
- Place of Worship
- Recreation
- Residential Care Facility
- Retirement Home
- Social Services Establishment
- Street Townhouse Dwelling
- Urban Farm
- Urban Farmers Market
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Bates Avenue within its limits.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation