By-laws & Enforcement
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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.
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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 enter into a Contribution Agreement in order to participate in the Canada Community Revitalization Fund.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
Related to Funding Provided Under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
Legal
To enter into a Municipal Funding Agreement in order to participate in the Municipal Funding Agreement for the Transfer of the Improving, Monitoring and Public Reporting of Sewage Overflows and Bypasses Funding Program.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
Part of Block 1, Registered Plan No. 62M-1281, municipally known as 3311 Homestead Drive, Glanbrook. PLC-22-005
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on February 23, 2022.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
- Ed VanderWindt is appointed Chief Building Official and Inspector for the purposes of the Building Code Act, 1992
Repealed by By-law 22-112 May 11, 2022
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Appointments & Delegations
Building
- Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
- Schedule 3 (Flashing School Zones)
- Schedule 5 (Stop Sign Locations)
- Schedule 9 (No Right Turn on Red)
- Schedule 18 (Bicycle Lanes)
- Schedule 20 (Combined Foot & Bicycle Path)
- Schedule 29 (Weight Restrictions on Bridges)
- Schedule 31 (Designated Areas – Reduced Speed Limits)
- Schedule 34 (Community Safety Zones)
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10,11,12, 13, 14, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 8 – No Parking
- Schedule 12 – Permit Parking
- Schedule 13 – No Stopping
- Schedule 14 – Wheelchair LZ
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting Election Signs
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administrative Penalties
Election
Signs
Respecting Election Signs.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Election
Signs