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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Planning
Deleting Holding Provision H21 from the lands identified
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Chief Planner, Planning & Economic Development
Categories
Zoning
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
To Establish City of Hamilton Land Described as Block 21 on Plan 62M-1161 and Block 107 on Plan 62M-1116 as Part of Fair Street
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Part of Lots 2 to 18, 20, 21, 23, 25 to 36, 38 to 44, 47 to 62, 64, 65, 67 to 78, 81 to 90, 92 to 107, 109 to 117 (all inclusive), Registered Plan 62M-1303, for lands municipally known as 63, 67, 71, 75, 83, 87, 95, 96, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 172, 176, 180, 184, 188, 192, 196, 200, and 204 Awrey Terrace, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15, 16, 19, 20, 23, 24, 27, 28, 31, 32, 35, 36, 39, 40, 43, 44, 47, 48, 51, 52 and 56 Mayhew Lane, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15, 16, 19, 20, 23, 24, 27, 28, 31, 32, 35, 36, 39, 40, 43, 44, 47, 51, 55, 59, 60, 63, 64, 67, 72, 76, 79, 83, 87, 91, 92, 95, 96, 99, 100, 103, 104, 107, 108, 111, 112, 115, 116, 119, 120, 123, 124, 127, 128, 131, 135 and 139 Soules Square
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
ZAC-21-047
Not Final and Binding
Impact
Ward 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Ancaster (87-57)
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Appointments & Delegations
Heritage
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Planning
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Planning
ZAC-21-029
Impact
Ward 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
21-25 Jones Street, Stoney Creek (The Powerhouse)
Impact
Ward: 5
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Procedure
ZAC-21-011
Impact
Ward 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Stoney Creek (3692-92)
Impact
Ward 1
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Legal