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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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.
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By-laws are the official rules that define how the City is governed
Documents
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
Not Final and Binding
Impact
Ward 8
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Not Final and Binding
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
- Schedule 6 - Time Limit
- Schedule 8 - No Parking
- Schedule 12 - Permit
Impact
Wards 3, 4, 5, 10, 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administration
Not Final and Binding
Impact
Ward 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
Not Final and Binding
Impact
Ward 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Not Final and Binding
Impact
Ward 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
Not Final and Binding
Impact
Ward 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Township of Glanbrook (464)
Not Final and Binding
Impact
Ward 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
Not Final and Binding
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
To Designate Property Located at 104 King Street West, Dundas, City of Hamilton as Property of Cultural Heritage Value
Impact
Ward 13
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
To Designate Properties Located at 165-191 and 195-205 King Street East, Hamilton as Properties of Cultural Heritage Value
Impact
Ward 2
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
To Establish City of Hamilton Land Described as Blocks 16 & 17 on Plan 62M-1134 and Block 23 on Plan 62M-1302 as Part of Carlson Street
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
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
To Establish City of Hamilton Land Described as Part of Block 106 on 62M-09, designated as Parts 7 and 8 on Plan 62R-22395 as Part of Cielo Court
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
To Establish City of Hamilton Land Described as Part 4 on Plan 62R-1261 and Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 on Plan 62R-18562 as Part of Twenty Road East
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Respecting: Removal of Part Lot Control For Block 22, Registered Plan No. 62M-1302 and Blocks 14 and 15, Registered Plan No. 62M-1134, for lands municipally known as 80 and 82 Carlson Street Stoney Creek
Impact
Ward 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Planning