By-laws & Enforcement
Search By-laws
- Use the Search By-laws tool and enter a keyword (e.g. Fence) or a by-law number (e.g. 22-001).
- Narrow your search results by using the Category and Sort By filter options.
- Browse the search results. To view a PDF version, click on the by-law number and title of your choice.
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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on February 9, 2022.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
- Schedule 5 (Parking Meters)
- Schedule 6 (Time Limit Parking)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
- Schedule 14 (Wheelchair Loading Zones)
- Schedule 15 (Commercial Vehicle Loading Zones)
- Schedule 20 (School Bus Loading Zones)
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
- Sections 3.15 and 5.16
- Section (g) of Appendix “H”
- Appendix I – Hamilton Advisory Committee/Task Force Code of Conduct
- Section 3 of Appendix “J”
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Procedure
- Section 8 - Conduct in Office, Including at Council and Committees.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Code of Conduct
Respecting 281 Hamilton Drive and 356 Wilson Street West (Ancaster).
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 281 Hamilton Drive and 356 Wilson Street West (Ancaster). ZAC-20-014/ UHOPA-20-009
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Ancaster (87-57)
- Schedule 6 (Time Limit Parking)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 9 (Alternate Side Parking Zones F/T)
- Schedule 10 (Alternate Side Parking Apr-Nov)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
- Schedule 14 (Wheelchair Loading Zones)
- Schedule 16 (Taxi Zones)
- Schedule 20 (School Bus Loading Zones)
Impact
Ward: 2, 3, 5, 7, 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
OLT Attachment 1 - Urban Hamilton Official Plan Amendment No. 164
The Tribunal Orders that 1. the appeal pursuant to s. 22 (7) of the Planning Act is allowed and the Official Plan for the City of Hamilton is amended as set out in Attachment 1 to this Order; and 2. the appeal pursuant to s. 34(11) of the Planning Act is allowed, in part, and By-law No. 3692-92 is hereby amended as set out in Attachment 2 to this order. The Tribunal authorizes the Municipal Clerk of the City of Hamilton to assign a number to this by-law for record keeping purposes.
OLT Case No. PL200458
OLT File No. PL200458, PL200459
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Land Tribunal Decision
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
OLT Attachment 2 - To Amend Zoning By-law No. 3692-92 (Stoney Creek) Respecting the Lands Located at 325 Highway No. 8
The Tribunal Orders that 1. the appeal pursuant to s. 22 (7) of the Planning Act is allowed and the Official Plan for the City of Hamilton is amended as set out in Attachment 1 to this Order; and 2. the appeal pursuant to s. 34(11) of the Planning Act is allowed, in part, and By-law No. 3692-92 is hereby amended as set out in Attachment 2 to this order. The Tribunal authorizes the Municipal Clerk of the City of Hamilton to assign a number to this by-law for record keeping purposes.
OLT Case No. PL200458
OLT File No. PL200458, PL200459
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Land Tribunal Decision
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Stoney Creek (3692-92)
Attachment 1 - Urban Hamilton Official Plan Amendment No. 162
The Tribunal Orders that the appeal is allowed, and the Official Plan for the City of Hamilton is amended as set out in Attachment 1 to this Order. The Tribunal further Orders that the appeal is allowed, and the Zoning By-law No. 05-200 is amended as set out in Attachment 2 to this Order (22-015). The Tribunal further Orders that the requirement of a 0.67 metre planting strip along the north property line adjacent to 10 West Park Avenue be incorporated in the Zoning By-law and address at the Site Plan Approval stage.
OLT Case No. OLT-21-001801, formerly PL200456
OLT File No. OLT-21-001801, formerly PL200456
Impact
Ward: 1
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Land Tribunal Decision
Categories
Official Plan - Urban