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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 the Property Located at 1686 Main Street West.
Impact
Ward: 1
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting West Mountain Core Area - Mud Street, Paramount Drive, Red Hill Creek Expressway and Winterberry Drive.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located in Part of Lots 32 and 33, Concession 7 (Saltfleet).
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
- Official Plan Amendment No. 11. to the former Town of Ancaster Official Plan;
- Official Plan Amendment No. 11, to the former Town of Dundas Official Plan;
- Official Plan Amendment No. 104 to the former Town of Flamborough Official Plan;
- Official Plan Amendment No. 54 to the former Township of Glanbrook Official Plan;
- Official Plan Amendment No. 205 to the former City of Hamilton and
- Official Plan Amendment No. 126 to the former City of Stoney Creek
Respecting Open Space and Parks Policies
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Environment & Green Spaces
Official Plan - Urban
To Create New Open Space and Parks Zones for the City of Hamilton
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Environment & Green Spaces
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located in Part of Lot 5, Concession 5 (West of Homestead Drive and South on Strathearne Place).
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at 221, 285, 305, and 323 Springbrook Avenue.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
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.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on May 29, 2006.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control