- 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 [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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 delegate authority to hold Education Development Charge (“EDC”) complaint hearings to Audit, Finance & Administration Committee.
Related to Funding Provided Under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program
To enter into a Contribution Agreement in order to participate in the Canada Community Revitalization Fund.
To enter into a Municipal Funding Agreement in order to participate in the Municipal Funding Agreement for the Transfer of the Improving Wastewater and Stormwater Discharges in Lake Ontario Funding Program.
Respecting Election Signs.
Respecting Election Signs
- Schedule 8 – No Parking
- Schedule 12 – Permit Parking
- Schedule 13 – No Stopping
- Schedule 14 – Wheelchair LZ
- Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
- Schedule 3 (Flashing School Zones)
- Schedule 5 (Stop Sign Locations)
- Schedule 9 (No Right Turn on Red)
- Schedule 18 (Bicycle Lanes)
- Schedule 20 (Combined Foot & Bicycle Path)
- Schedule 29 (Weight Restrictions on Bridges)
- Schedule 31 (Designated Areas – Reduced Speed Limits)
- Schedule 34 (Community Safety Zones)
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on February 9, 2022.
As represented by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the City of Hamilton.
- Schedule 6 (Time Limit Parking)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 9 (Alternate Side Parking Zones F/T)
- Schedule 10 (Alternate Side Parking Apr-Nov)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
- Schedule 14 (Wheelchair Loading Zones)
- Schedule 16 (Taxi Zones)
- Schedule 20 (School Bus Loading Zones)
To appoint another person to the vacant Deputy Fire Chief position. Repeals By-law No. 20-052
Respecting lands located at 315 Robert Street and Part of 225 East Avenue North (Hamilton). ZAC-21-028/ UHOPA-21-013
Respecting 219, 225 and 247 East Avenue North and 315 Robert Street (Hamilton).
Respecting Lands Located at 281 Hamilton Drive and 356 Wilson Street West (Ancaster). ZAC-20-014/ UHOPA-20-009
Respecting 281 Hamilton Drive and 356 Wilson Street West (Ancaster).
To establish a code of conduct for members of its local boards, effective May 1, 2023.
- Section 8 - Conduct in Office, Including at Council and Committees.
- Sections 3.15 and 5.16
- Section (g) of Appendix “H”
- Appendix I – Hamilton Advisory Committee/Task Force Code of Conduct
- Section 3 of Appendix “J”
- Schedule 5 (Parking Meters)
- Schedule 6 (Time Limit Parking)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
- Schedule 14 (Wheelchair Loading Zones)
- Schedule 15 (Commercial Vehicle Loading Zones)
- Schedule 20 (School Bus Loading Zones)