By-laws & Enforcement
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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Schedule 6 - Time Limit Parking
Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
Schedule 9 - Alternate Side Parking
Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
Schedule 13 - No Stopping Zones
Impact
Ward: 1, 4, 6, 8, 10, 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
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: 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: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
That fees charged by registered collection agencies working on behalf of the City be recovered from the debtor as part of the debt.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
Established by Registered Plan 557, City of Hamilton, designated as Part 1 on Plan 62R-17443.
Impact
Ward: 4
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
The property located at 317 Dundas Street East, Waterdown, Ontario is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
Land Designation
The property located at 9 Kinnell Street, Hamilton, Ontario is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value.
Impact
Ward: 1
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
Land Designation
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on January 10, 2007.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at 1143 Edgewood Road (Flamborough).
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning