- 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 clerk@hamilton.ca.
The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Respecting Lands Located at 15, 17 and 21 Stone Church Road East, Hamilton. ZAC-20-028
Respecting lands located at 466 to 490 Highway No. 8, Stoney Creek. ZAC-18-059, UHOPA-18-25
Respecting Lands Located at 822 and 914 Book Road West and 1276 Shaver Road, Hamilton. RHOPA-20-028, ZAR-20-045
Respecting the extension of the Temporary Use By-law for Outdoor Commercial Patios and an addition to and extension of the Temporary Use By-law for Temporary Tents. CI 20-F(3)
Respecting Lands Located at 2411 Upper James Street, Glanbrook. ZAH-21-019
To Amend
- Zoning By-law No. 05-200, T
- Town of Ancaster Zoning By-law No. 87-57,
- Town of Dundas Zoning By-law No. 3581-86,
- Town of Flamborough Zoning By-law No. 90-145-Z,
- Township of Glanbrook Zoning By-law No. 464,
- Hamilton Zoning By-law No. 6593 and
- Stoney Creek Zoning By-law No. 3692-92
Respecting Amendments to the Secondary Dwelling Unit Regulations. CI-20-E
As amended by By-law No. 18-232, Respecting Lands located at 90 Garner Road East (Formerly 70 Garner Road East), Ancaster. ZAH-17-069
With respect to lands located at 1411 and 1415 Upper Wellington Street, Hamilton. ZAC-20-033
Respecting modifications and updates to certain definitions, general provisions, Parking, Open Space and Parks Zones, Industrial Zones, Commercial and Mixed Use Zones, Transit Oriented Corridor Zones, Rural Zones, Utility Zones, Waterfront Zones, Special Exceptions, Holding Provisions and Mapping Changes for the City of Hamilton.
Respecting Lands Located at 1086 West 5th Street (Hamilton). CI-21-B
Not Final and Binding
Respecting Lands Located at 129 and 131 Wellington Street North, Hamilton. ZAD-21-048
To add and apply zoning to lands in the former Town of Dundas consisting of Part of Lots 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28, Concession 2 and Part of Lots 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29, Concession 2 as generally bounded by Patterson Road to the north, Old Guelph Road and the Canadian National Rail Line to the south, Highway 6 to the east, and Valley Road/York Road to the west. CI-21-C
Respecting Lands Located at 311 and 313 Stone Church Road East. ZAC-21-009
Not Final and Binding
Respecting Lands Located at 1290 South Service Road and 5 & 23 Vince Mazza Way, Stoney Creek. ZAC-21-008
Respecting Lands Located at 20 Reid Avenue North, 11-17 Reid Avenue South, 22-116 Lang Street and 2-24 Hayes Avenue, Hamilton. ZAR-21-034
Respecting Lands Located at 75 James Street South, 44 Hughson Street South and 9 Jackson Street East. ZAD-21-035
Attachment 1 - Respecting Lands located at 1190 Main Street West, 43, 47, 51 and 55 Forsyth Avenue South, 75, 77, 81, 83, 99, 103, 107, 111 and 115 Traymore Avenue and 50 Dalewood Avenue (Hamilton).
The Tribunal Orders that:
- The Appeal is allowed in part and Zoning By-law No. 05-200 is hereby amended in the manner set in Attachment 1 to this order.
- The Final Order is withheld until the Tribunal is advised in writing that the Parking Agreement has been executed by the parties.
- The parties shall update the Tribunal in writing on the status of the Parking Agreement on or before January 14, 2022.
OLT Case Nos. PL180302, PL200015
OLT File Nos. PL180302, PL200015
OLT-01 Attachment 1 - To Amend Zoning By-law No. 05-200, Respecting Lands located at 1190 Main Street West, 43, 47, 51 and 55 Forsyth Avenue South, 75, 77, 81, 83, 99, 103, 107, 111 and 115 Traymore Avenue and 50 Dalewood Avenue (Hamilton).
Tribunal has been advised in writing that the Parking Agreement has been executed, therefore the decision 22-010-OLT Attachment 1 is now Final.
OLT Case Nos. PL180302, PL200015
OLT File Nos. PL180302, PL200015
OLT Attachment 2 - To Amend Zoning By-law No. 05-200 (Hamilton), Respecting Lands Located at 1630 Main Street West and 69 Sanders Boulevard.
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 (22-014). 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. 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
Respecting Lands located at 3300 Homestead Drive, Glanbrook. ZAH-21-042