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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Gracehill Drive within its limits.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Kingspoint Circle within its limits.
Impact
Ward: 10
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: 6
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on October 26, 2005.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
To establish a municipal heritage committee to advise and assist the Council on all matters relating to Parts IV and V of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Repealed by By-law No. 17-162 August 18, 2017
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
Board/Committee
Appointments & Delegations
To require the supply of gas, fuel oil, or electricity by landlords and the suppliers of such services and to prohibit the cancellation of such vital services to rental units.
Repealed by By-law No. 09-190 September 16, 2009
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at 446 and 450 Hamilton Drive.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 25 Talbot Lane.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting the Property Located at 589 Fifty Road.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 1201 Upper James Street, Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 447 and 453 Dundas Street East.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
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 16 - Taxi Zones
Schedule 20 - School Bus Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 2, 3, 5, 9, 11, 12, 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Section 8, Subsection (3)
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
The property located at 276-278 King Street West, Hamilton, Ontario designated as property of cultural heritage value.
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
Land Designation
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on October 12, 2005.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming