- Use the Search By-laws tool and enter a keyword (e.g. Fence) or a by-law number (e.g. 22-001).
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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 480 & 500 Centennial Parkway North and 20 Warrington Street.
Respecting Lands Located at 480 Stone Church Road East.
Respecting Lands Located at 800 Upper Wentworth / 362 Mohawk Street West.
Respecting Lands Located at 1541 Fiddlers Green Road, in the former Town of Ancaster, now in the City of Hamilton.
Respecting Lands Located at 50 Murray Street West.
Respecting Lands Located at 33 Lochside Drive.
Respecting Lands Located at 71 Wilson Street East, in the former Town of Ancaster, now in the City of Hamilton.
Respecting Lands Located at 95 Rymal Road West (Hamilton).
Respecting Lands Located at 1125 - 1143 Wilson Street (Ancaster).
Respecting Lands Located at 75 Balsam Avenue North and 160 Beechwood Avenue (Hamilton).
As amended, respecting lands located at 151 John Street South.
Respecting Lands Located on Part of Lots 9 & 10, Concession 4, Geographic Township of Flamborough (834 Brock Road), in the former Town of Flamborough, now in the City of Hamilton.
Respecting Lands Located at 130 and 170 Palacebeach Trail.
Respecting Lands Located at 130 Palacebeach Trail (Stoney Creek).
Respecting Lands Located at 625 Rymal Road West, Hamilton.
Respecting Lands Located at 143 and 153 Wilson Street West (Ancaster).
Respecting Lands Located at 460 and 480 Springbrook Avenue, Ancaster.
Respecting Lands Located at 460 and 480 Springbrook Avenue, in the former Town of Ancaster, now in the City of Hamilton.
Respecting Lands Located at 12 Ambrose Avenue.
Respecting Lands Located at 12 Ambrose Avenue (Hamilton)