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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.
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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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.
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By-laws are the official rules that define how the City is governed
Documents
To repeal and replace By-law Nos. 07-325 and 03-295 with a new by-law responding to Bill 109 changes and using appropriate staff titles for housekeeping purposes.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Planning
Respecting Lands Located at 16 Steven Street and Part of 436 King William Street, Hamilton. ZAC-22-019
Impact
Ward: 3
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
To ensure the efficient and effective management of the City of Hamilton during any Restricted Period and delegate certain authorities to the City Manager.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Appointments & Delegations
Election
Upon Owners of Land Abutting Springbrook Ave from Approximately 24.5 metres South of Lockman Drive to Approximately 17 metres South of Regan Drive, in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
Part of Lots 1 to 6, 9 to 51, 55, 56, 59 to 63, 65 to 84, and Part of Blocks 86 and 95 Registered Plan No. 62M-1280, for lands municipally known as 103, 104, 107, 108, 111, 112, 115, 119, 123, 127, 131, 135, 139, 143, 147, 150, 151, 154, 155, 159, 163, 167, 171, 175, 179, 183, 187, 191, 195, 199, 203, 207, 211, 215, 219, 223, 227, 231, 235, 239, 243, 247, 251, 255, 259, 271, 275, 279, 282, 283, 286, 287, 290, 291 Rockledge Drive and 128, 132, 133, 136, 137, 140, 141, 144, 148, 152, 156, 160, 164, 168, 172, 176, 180, 184, 188, 192, 196, 200, 204, Cittadella Boulevard, Glanbrook. PLC-22-002
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Part of Lots 385 - 389, 408 – 475, 515 – 529 and Blocks 627 - 630, Registered Plan No. 62M-1266.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on June 22, 2022.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Repealed by By-law No. 23-25-112 May 28, 2025
To impose Community Benefits Charges against land to pay for the Capital Costs of facilities, services and matters required because of Development or Redevelopment in the area to which the by-law applies.
Office Consolidation as of January 23, 2025
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Building
Finance
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
Impact
Ward: 2, 3, 11, 13, 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting Lands Located at 541 and 545 Fifty Road (Stoney Creek). ZAC-21-045/ 25CDM-202120
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Stoney Creek (3692-92)