- Use the Search By-laws tool and enter a keyword (e.g. Fence) or a by-law number (e.g. 22-001).
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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Respecting Spencer Creek Village - Hatt & Ogilvie Streets.
Respecting Lands Located at 50 Hatt Street, Blocks 1 to 11, Registered Plan No. 62M-963.
Respecting Lands Located at 81 Duncairn Crescent.
Respecting Lands Located within Part of Lot 51, Concession 3 (Ancaster).
Respecting Lands Located at 79 and 85 Lovers Lane (Ancaster).
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on February 28, 2005.
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Library Lane within its limits.
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Currie Street within its limits.