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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.
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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Duncairn Crescent within its limits.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Citino Drive within its limits.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Forbes Street within its limits.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Raymond Road within its limits.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Fortissimo Drive within its limits.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 5
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on March 1, 2006.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Necessary to amend certain provisions of the By-law, in order to provide for efficient conduct of the proceedings of the Council and its Committees.
Repealed by By-law No. 10-053 March 10, 2010
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Procedure
Respecting Lands Located at 3087 Highway No. 56.
Repealed by By-law No. 06-083 April 12, 2006
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Zoning Bylaw No. 87-57 (Ancaster)
Zoning Bylaw No. 3581-86 (Dundas)
Zoning Bylaw No. 90-145-2 (Flamborough)
Zoning Bylaw No. 464 (Glanbrook)
Zoning Bylaw No. 6593 (Hamilton)
Zoning Bylaw No. 3692-92 (Stoney Creek)
Zoning Bylaw No. 05-200 (Downtown Hamilton)
Respecting Prohibition of Land without Adequate Services
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Schedule 5 - Parking Meters
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 14 - Wheelchair Parking Zones
Schedule 15 - Commercial Vehicle Loading Zones
Schedule 16 - Taxi Zones
Schedule 20 - School Bus Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 7, 9, 10, 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Respecting Lands Located within Part of Lot 51, Concession 3.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
To appoint one or more Municipal Law Enforcement Officers, who shall be peace officers for the purposes of enforcing the by-laws of the municipality.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Appointments & Delegations
Respecting the Property Located at 880 South Service Road.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Described as being Part of Lot 30, Concession 5 (Beverly), in the former Town of Flamborough, now in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
The property located at 281 Herkimer Street, Hamilton, Ontario is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value.
Impact
Ward: 1
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
Land Designation
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on February 15, 2006.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Repealed by By-law No. 23-234, December 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Utilities