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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
To Regulate and Provide for the establishment, maintenance and operation of a Waste Management System for the City of Hamilton.
Repealed by By-law No. 09-067 April 1, 2009
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Rates & Fees
As amended and Implement the 2007 Fees and Charges.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
To regulate a public utility which includes a system for the provision of storm and sanitary sewage services.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
To advise and assist City staff and Council on all matters relating to the designation of property, the review of heritage permit applications and other cultural heritage conservation measures.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
Board/Committee
Appointments & Delegations
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on December 6, 2006.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Necessary to amend certain provisions of the By-law, in order to provide for efficient conduct of the proceedings of the Council and its Committees.
Repealed by By-law No. 10-053 March 10, 2010
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Procedure
Respecting a proposed plan of subdivision (condominium) on lands composed of 114 Pleasant Ave - Dundas, Block A, Registered Plan No. 1325 - in the City of Hamilton,
Decision/Order No. 3294
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Municipal Board Decision
Categories
Zoning
- Official Plan Amendment No. 25 to the regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth Official Plan
- Official Plan Amendment No 104 to the Town of Ancaster Official Plan
- Official Plan Amendment No. 50 to the Township of Glanbrook Official Plan.
Decision Order No.: 3080
Impact
Ward: 11, 12, 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Municipal Board Decision
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward 7
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Lowe’s Companies Canada, ULC, the registered owner of the Eligible Property known as 349, 401, 437, 443 Woodward Avenue applied to the City of Hamilton to freeze the property taxes for this property, in accordance with the Community Improvement Plan and section 365.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Impact
Ward: 4
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation