- Use the Search By-laws tool and enter a keyword (e.g. Fence) or a by-law number (e.g. 22-001).
- Narrow your search results by using the Category and Sort By filter options.
- Browse the search results. To view a PDF version, click on the by-law number and title of your choice.
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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Being a by-law to provide for the removal of snow and ice from roofs and sidewalks.
Office Consolidation as of January 2023
Being a by-law to regulate enclosures for privately-owned outdoor pools, repealing and replacing By-law No. 03-125.
Office Consolidation as of January 2023.
The R2 Zone permitted uses:
- Community Garden
- Day Nursery
- Duplex Dwelling
- Fourplex Dwelling
- Lodging House
- Residential Care Facility
- Retirement Home
- Semi-Detached Dwelling
- Single Detached Dwelling
- Street Townhouse Dwelling
- Triplex Dwelling
- Urban Farm
To Prohibit Unnecessary Idling of Vehicles Within the City of Hamilton
To license, regulate and govern businesses, and to impose conditions on the obtaining, holding and keeping of licenses to carry on such businesses.
Consolidated November 30, 2023
Being a by-law, under the provisions of Section 24 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1983, Chapter 1, as amended from time to time, regulate the use of lands and the use, location and character of buildings and structures within the Town of Flamborough.
Office Consolidation as of February 2023
To prevent the flow of water, other liquids, chemicals or substances back into the waster distribution system for which the City of Hamilton is responsible.
Office Consolidation as of September 20, 2021
To regulate exterior property maintenance including vegetation, waste and graffiti and to repeal By-law No. 03-118.
Office Consolidation as of July 2019.
To Regulate Fences and to repeal:
- By-law No. 82-82 of the Town of Ancaster
- By-law No. 3823-89 of the Town of Dundas
- By-law No. 96-27-F of the Town of Flamborough
- and By-law No. 4054-94 of the City of Stoney Creek
Office Consolidation as of November, 2018.
To regulate the use of lands and the use, location and character of buildings and structures within the Town of Ancaster.
Repealing By-Law No. 1890, passed May 7, 1963, being the Zoning By-law of the Town of Ancaster.
Office Consolidation as of September 2023.
To prohibit the operation of off-road vehicles on any highway within the municipality that is under the jurisdiction of the municipality, or on any part or parts of such highway
Office Consolidation as of January 20, 2023
By-law to impose development charges against lands to pay for increased capital costs required because of increased needs for GO Transit Service arising from development within the City of Hamilton
Consolidated with 12-053, 18-228 and 19-141.
You may only park your vehicle on a street where permitted. Any vehicle parked in a metered spot must have paid the meter and must not exceed the maximum time limit posted for that spot. By-law officers or police officers can issue a parking ticket remove your vehicle at your expense if you do not comply with posted parking restrictions.
Consolidated January 18, 2023
Respecting signs and other advertising devices within the City of Hamilton. Repeals and replaces By-law No. 06-243.
Office Consolidation as of February 22, 2022
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.
As amended, being a By-law to Provide for and Regulate a Waste Management System for the City of Hamilton.
Office Consolidation as of November, 2021
To provide for the maintenance, operation, management and regulation of Municipal Parks.
Office Consolidation as of June, 2022
To regulate the use of land and the erection, use, bulk, height, location and character of buildings and structures within the corporate limits of the Town of Dundas.
Office Consolidation as of November 2022.
Being a By-law under the provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act, being Chapter P.13 of the Revised Statutes of Ontario, 1990, as amended from time to time
Office Consolidation as of November 2023