By-laws & Enforcement
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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 [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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
To establish a system of administrative penalties for contraventions of City of Hamilton bylaws
Repealed by By-law No. 17-225, November 8, 2017
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administrative Penalties
- Schedule A - Hearing Officers
Repealed by By-law No. 19-172, July 12, 2019
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administrative Penalties
Appointments & Delegations
- Schedule A - Designated By-laws
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administrative Penalties
Home & Property
Parking
- Table 1 - By-law No. 01-216 Regulating Municipal Parking Facilities
- Table 4 - By-law. No. 01-219 To Manage and Regulate Municipal Parks
- Table 5 - By-law No. 01-220 Regulating Parking on Private and Municipal Property
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administrative Penalties
Environment & Green Spaces
Parking
Establish a system of administrative penalties for contraventions of City of Hamilton by-laws.
Repealing and replacing By-law No. 15-138.
Office Consolidation as of February 2022.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administrative Penalties
- Schedule A (Table 8 - By-law No. 12-031 Responsible Animal Ownership in the City of Hamilton - Noise)
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administrative Penalties
Animals & Wildlife
Responsible Animal Ownership
- Schedule A, Table 11 - By-law No. 11-285 Noise Control
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administrative Penalties
Home & Property
- Schedule A, Table 10 - By-law No. 07-170 License and Regulate Various Businesses
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administrative Penalties
Business
Permits & Licensing
- Section 1 Definitions
- Schedule A, Table 12 - By-law No. 01-219 Manage and Regulate Municipal Parks
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administrative Penalties
Environment & Green Spaces
- Schedule A (Table 13 - By-law No. 10-118 To Regulate Exterior Property Maintenance Including Vegetation, Waste and Graffiti)
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administrative Penalties
Home & Property
- Schedule A (Table 15 By-law No. 17-127 Hamilton Vacant Building Registry)
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administrative Penalties
Home & Property
- Schedule A (Table 14 By-law No. 10-221 Property Standards)
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administrative Penalties
Home & Property
- Schedule 23 (Special Enforcement Areas)
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administrative Penalties
Parking
- Table 16 - By-law No. 10-197 Hamilton Sign By-law
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administrative Penalties
Signs
- Table 17 – By-law 86-077 Streets By-law
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administrative Penalties
Streets
- Table 18 – By-law 15-051 Lottery Licensing
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administrative Penalties
Permits & Licensing
- Table 19 – By-law 18-199 – Prohibit Drive School Instruction in the Restricted Areas
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administrative Penalties
Public Safety
Traffic
To Appoint Hearing Officers Pursuant to the Administrative Penalty By-law No. 17-225 and to Repeal By-law No. 15-278
Repealed by Bylaw 22-271, December 7, 2022
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administrative Penalties
Appointments & Delegations
To Administer Notices and Other Matters under the Trespass to Property Act.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administrative Penalties
Home & Property
- Table 13 – By-law No. 10-118 Yard Maintenance
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administrative Penalties
Home & Property