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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
ZAH-23-021
Impact
Ward 5
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Chief Planner, Planning & Economic Development
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Removal of Part Lot Control, Blocks 84, 85 and 87, Registered Plan of Subdivision No. 62M-1298, Municipally Known as 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44 and 46 Blain Drive (Block 84); 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, and 64 Blain Stive (Block 85); 127, 129, 131, 133, 135, 137, 139, and 141 Alway Road (Block 87), Glanbrook.
PLC-24-009
Impact
Ward 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Appointments & Delegations
Building
ZAC-21-011
Not Final and Binding
Impact
Ward 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Stoney Creek (3692-92)
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Waterworks
Impact
Ward 8
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Schedule 6 (Time Limit Parking)
Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
Schedule 20 (School Bus Loading Zones)
Impact
Wards 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Impact
Ward 1
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Legal
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Legal
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Streets
Not Final and Binding
Impact
Ward 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
ZAC-23-016
Impact
Ward 6
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Appointments & Delegations
Taxation
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Procedure
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 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
To Repeal the Pesticide Use By-law No. 07-282
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Environment & Green Spaces
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
Taxation