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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
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
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
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
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
- Schedules 5
- Schedules 8
- Schedules 12
- Schedules 13
- Schedules 14
- Schedules 15
- Schedules 20
Impact
Ward: 2, 3, 4, 7, 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Schedule 5
Impact
Ward: 1, 3, 6, 7, 10, 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Respecting Lands located on Southbrook Drive Block 64, Registered Plan 62M-961.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at Part Lot 47, Concession 3, Part 1, Registered Plan 62R-2119 Part 1(Ancaster) (Southcote Road)
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 886 Golf Links Road.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 9906 and 9890 Twenty Road West (Kopper Meadow).
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands located on the south side of Rymal Road East and west of Fletcher Road (Summit Park West)
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands located on the southwest corner of Rymal Road East and Fletcher Road.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning