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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
To Establish City of Hamilton Land Described as Block 119 on Plan 62M-1118 as Part of Davinci Boulevard
Impact
Ward 8
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
To Regulate Waterpipe Smoking in Public Places and Workplaces in the City of Hamilton and to Repeal By-law No. 23-170
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Environment & Green Spaces
Public Safety
Respecting Removal of Part Lot Control, Block 1, Registered Plan No. 62M-1290, municipally known as 21, 23, 25, 27, and 29 Zoe Lane, Glanbrook, and 9-79 Lloyd Davies Way, Glanbrook.
PLC-23-006
Impact
Ward 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To Amend Zoning By-law No. 6593 with Respect to Lands Located at 1400 Limeridge Road East, Hamilton
ZAC-22-065
Not Final and Binding
Impact
Ward 6
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
A By-law to Establish the 2024 Water and Wastewater/Storm Fees and Charges for Services, Activities and Use of Property Provided by the City of Hamilton
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation
Utilities
To Amend By-law No. 01-218, as amended, Being a By-law to Regulate On-Street Parking
- Schedule 6 (Time Limit Parking)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 10 (Alternate Side Parking)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
- Schedule 20 (School Bus Loading Zones)
Impact
Wards 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
To Establish City of Hamilton Land Described as Part of Block 148 on Plan 62M-1219, Designated as Part 3 on Plan 62R-22258 as Part of Lormont Boulevard
Impact
Ward 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
To Establish City of Hamilton Land Described as Part of Block 148 on Plan 62M-1219, designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 62R-22258 as Part of Picardy Drive
Impact
Ward 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on December 13, 2023.
- Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees Report 23-015 – November 20, 2023
- General Issues (Rate Budget) Committee Report 23-032 – November 21, 2023 and November 27, 2023
- CityHousing Hamilton Corporation Shareholder Report 23-004 – November 27, 2023
- Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees Report 23-016 – November 28, 2023
- Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees Report 23-017 – November 27, 2023
- Sole Voting Member of the Hamilton Farmers’ Market Report 23-004 – November 30, 2023
- Public Health Committee Report 23-012 – December 4, 2023
- Public Works Committee Report 23-018 – December 4, 2023
- Planning Committee Report 23-020 – December 5, 2023
- Hamilton Police Services Board Selection Committee Report 23-006 – December 5, 2023
- General Issues Committee Report 23-033 – December 6, 2023
- Audit, Finance and Administration Committee Report 23-019 – December 7, 2023
- Emergency and Community Services Committee Report 23-015 – December 7, 2023
- Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees Report 23-018 – December 8, 2023
- Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees Report 23-019 – December 11, 2023
- Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees Report 23-020 – December 12, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
To Amend By-law No. 15-058, a By-law Respecting Building Permits and Related Matters
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Building
Permits & Licensing
To Amend By-law No. 12-151, Being a By-law Respecting the City of Hamilton's Cemeteries
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Cemeteries
To Amend By-law No. 01-215, Being a By-law To Regulate Traffic
Schedule 9 (No Right Turn on Red)
Schedule 18 (Bicycle Lanes)
Impact
Wards 2, 7
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on December 4,2023.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on November 27, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
To Permanently Close and Sell a Portion of Kerr Street, Dundas, being Part of Kerr Street on Registered Plan D-16, in the City of Hamilton, Designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 62R-6431, being Part of PIN 17481-0094(LT)
Impact
Ward 13
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
A By-law to Authorize the Undertaking of Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Works on Private Residential Property as Local Improvements Under the Better Homes Hamilton Program
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
To Amend Zoning By-law No. 464 (Glanbrook) Respecting Lands Located at 2080 Rymal Road East
ZAC-20-015
UHOPA-20-011
Not Final and Binding
Impact
Ward 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Township of Glanbrook (464)
To Authorize the Temporary Borrowing of Monies to Meet Current Expenditures Pending Receipt of Current Revenues for 2024.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
Taxation
To Authorize an Interim Tax Levy for 2024
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
Taxation
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on November 22, 2023.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming