- 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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
To levy on the whole rateable property according to the last returned assessment roll for the current year, the tax rates required for the City and Public and Separate school purposes.
Tax ratios determine the relative amount of taxation to be borne by each property class.
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Moffat Road within its limits.
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Regina Drive within its limits.
That the following land is hereby established and laid out as a public highway to form part of Dicenzo Drive. Part of Lot 14, Concession 8 in the Geographic Township of Barton, now in the City Of Hamilton. Designated as Parts 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 18 on Plan 62R-15778.
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Dicenzo Drive within its limits.
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Rexford Drive within its limits.
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Atherley Drive within its limits.
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Pantano Drive within its limits.
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Jeffrey Drive within its limits.