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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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.
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
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Repealed by By-law No. 10-053 March 10, 2010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Repealed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 the Property Located at 480 Jones Road.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 894 Golf Links Road.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Administrative Amendment to Lands Municipally known as 272 First Road West.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Schedule 6 - Time Limit Parking
Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
Schedule 13 - No Stopping Zones
Schedule 20 - School Bus Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 3, 4, 7, 13, 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 3
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on September 29, 2005.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
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
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Hemlock Avenue 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 Kopperfield Lane within its limits.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
In the Geographic Township of East Flamborough, Designated as Part 1 on Plan 62R-17171.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
The City is authorized to enter into agreements with the owner of 307 John Street South, Hamilton for the provision of a municipal capital facility, namely an affordable municipal housing project facility.
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Legal
The City is authorized to enter into agreements with the owner of 450 Cumberland Avenue, Hamilton for the provision of a municipal capital facility, namely an affordable municipal housing project facility.
Impact
Ward: 3
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Legal
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on September 28, 2005.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Respecting Lands Located South of the Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway and West of West 5th Street.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 87 Edgehill Drive, Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Schedule 2 - Speed Limits
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 1, 6, 12, 13, 15
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
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking