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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
As amended, by implementing the 1994 Water and Sewer Rate Report, and update the Water Demand Control Strategy with respect to Swimming Pools and Transfer of Ownership.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
Respecting Snow and Ice on Highways
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Streets
As amended, regarding indemnity bond requirements.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
As amended, by implementing a reduction in the prompt payment discount, an interest penalty charge on overdue accounts, the 1992 Water and Sewer Rates Report, the elimination of the prompt payment discount and the implementation of the late payment penalty charge.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
As amended, by implementing the 1993 Water and Sewer Rate Report and the 1993 User Fees.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
As amended, to implement a revised Replacement of Water Service Policy.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
Respecting Signs.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Streets
Office Consolidation as of April 2025.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Stoney Creek (3692-92)
As amended to reflect the 1992 User Fees.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
To establish 1992 User Fees and Charges for services provided by the Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks