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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
As amended, Respecting Lands Located as 783 Brock Road.
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at 422, 426, 428, 440, 456, 464, and 466 Beach Boulevard.
Impact
Ward: 5
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Schedule 5 - Parking Meters
Schedule 6 - Time Limit Parking
Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
Schedule 10 - Alternate Side Parking
Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
Schedule 13 - No Stopping Zones
Schedule 14 - Wheelchair Loading Zones
Schedule 16 - Taxi Zones
Schedule 20 - School Bus Loading Zones
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Established by Registered Plan 372, City of Hamilton, designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 62R-17653.
Impact
Ward: 7
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Designated as Part 1 on Plan 62R-17564, former Town of Flamborough, now City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
As represented by the Minister of Transportation related to funding provided by the Province of Ontario to the Municipality under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
Legal
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on December 13, 2006.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
A municipality may pass by-laws imposing fees or charges on any class of persons for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of the municipality and for the use of the municipality’s property, including property under its control.
Repealed by By-law No. 07-356 December 12, 2007
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
As amended, and Implement the 2007 Sewer Use Fees and Charges.
Repealed by By-law No. 14-090 April 23, 2014
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Utilities
As amended, and Implement the 2007 Water Fees and Charges.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks