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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 5 - Parking Meters
Schedule 6 - Time Limit Parking
Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
Schedule 10 - Alternate Side Parking
Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
Schedule 14 - Wheelchair Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 5
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
To impose fees or charges on any class of persons for various services or activities and for use of its property.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Respecting Lands Located at 377 Shaver Road.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 500, 502 & 510 Concession Street and 340 Upper Wentworth Street.
Impact
Ward: 7
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 27 & 37 Stone Church Road East.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting 281 Herkimer Street.
Impact
Ward: 1
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 281 Herkimer Street.
Impact
Ward: 1
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting store hours to provide the same closing hours for all days of the week.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Respecting the Property Located at 780 Upper Paradise Road.
Impact
Ward: 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning