- 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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
- Schedule 6 (Time Limit Parking)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 10 (Alternate Side Parking Zones)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 15 (Commercial Vehicle Loading Zones)
The land, owned by and located in the City of Hamilton, described as Part of Lot 3, Concession 1 in the Geographic Township of Saltfleet, and Part of Blocks 15 & 18 on Plan 62M-1241, designated as Parts 1, 2 and 6, inclusive, on Plan 62R-21744, be established as a public highway to form part of Sonoma Lane.
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on August 19, 2022.
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on August 15, 2022.
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on August 12, 2022.
For each municipal capital facility agreement entered into by the City, Council must pass a by-law authorizing it to enter into a municipal capital facility agreement for the provision of a municipal capital facility.
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at 510 Centennial Parkway North, Hamilton. ZAC-21-041
Respecting 510 Centennial Parkway North (Hamilton)
Respecting Lands Located at 1842 King Street East, in the City of Hamilton.
ZAC-21-021
To Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 193 to the Urban Hamilton Official Plan Respecting 1225 Old Golf Links Road (Ancaster)
Not Final and Binding
Respecting 1842 King Street East.
That By-law No. 12-282, as amended by By-law No. 19-108, be updated to include new fees in Schedule “A” for 2022.
To delegate power to grant Consents to a Committee of Adjustment or an Appointed Officer.
Respecting Lands Located at 405 James Street North, Hamilton. ZAC-21-031
Not Final and Binding
Respecting 405 James Street North (Hamilton).
Not Final and Binding
To further the acquisition of lands for parks or other public recreational purposes.
Repeals By-law 18-126 and By-law 21-078
The Director of Planning and Chief Planner, or their designate be delegated the authority to pass a by-law:
- to remove a Holding Symbol that forms part of any zone
- to establish a temporary use or extend an existing temporary use by-law that forms part of any zone
- to pass a by-law that is of a minor nature, that forms part of any zone
Respecting Bill 13 and Bill 109 Implementation.
Respecting Bill 13 & Bill 109 Implementation.
Respecting Lands Located at 705 and 713 Rymal Road East. ZAC-21-026
Not Final and Binding