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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Necessary to amend certain provisions of the By-law, in order to provide for efficient conduct of the proceedings of the Council and its Committees.
Repealed by By-law No. 10-053, March 10, 2010
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Procedure
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 6
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Respecting Lands Located at 902 Mohawk Road East.
Impact
Ward: 6
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 999 Upper Wentworth Street.
Impact
Ward: 7
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Schedule 8 - No Right Turn
Impact
Ward: 5
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 6, 7, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Section 9
Section 10
Schedule 4 - Yield Signs
Impact
Ward: 10, 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Respecting Lands Located at 72 Christie Street.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
As amended by Zoning By-law no. 444-96, Respecting Lands Located at 125-135 Upper Centennial Parkway and 16 Highland Road West.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Part of Lands within the Mount Hope Settlement Area.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban