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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.
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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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.
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By-laws are the official rules that define how the City is governed
Documents
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on September 28, 2022.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Repealed by By-law No. 23-234, December 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Utilities
- Schedule 9 (No Right Turn on Red)
- Schedule 11 (No Left Turn on Red)
- Schedule 13 (Designated Traffic Lanes)
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 7
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Respecting Lands Located at 974 and 980 Upper Paradise Road and Blocks 131, 132, 133 and 134 of Registered Plan 62M-1085, Hamilton. ZAH-22-036
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
Respecting 383 & 383 ½ Hughson Street North, Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 383 and 383 ½ Hughson Street North, City of Hamilton. ZAR-20-001/UHOPA-20-001
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
- Schedule 2 (Through Highways)
- Schedule 5 (Parking Meters)
- Schedule 6 (Time Limit Parking)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
- Schedule 14 (Wheelchair Loading Zones)
- Schedule 15 (Commercial Vehicle Loading Zones)
- Schedule 16 (Taxi Stands)
- Schedule 20 (School Bus Loading Zones)
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 13, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
- Schedule 25 (Taxicabs)
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Business
Permits & Licensing
Respecting Lands Located at 1411 and 1415 Upper Wellington Street, Hamilton.ZAH-22-040
Impact
Ward: 7
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting lands located at 55 Queenston Road, Hamilton. ZAH-22-059
Impact
Ward: 4
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning