By-laws & Enforcement
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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Schedule 6 - One-Way streets
Schedule 8 - No Right Turns
Schedule 9 - No Right Turns on Red
Schedule 10 - No Left Turns
Schedule 11 - No Left Turns on Red
Schedule 13 - Designated Traffic Lanes
Schedule 24 - Pedestrian Entry or Crossing Prohibited
Impact
Ward: 1, 2,
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Respecting Lands municipally known as 125 - 139 Wilson Street West.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at 125 - 139 Wilson Street West (Ancaster).
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
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
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
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on September 20, 2005.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Alley ‘B’ within its limits.
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Annapolis Way within its limits.
Impact
Ward: 7
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Necessary to incorporate the land described below-into the highway known as Mercer Street within its limits.
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Tallman Street 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 Acadia Drive within its limits.
Impact
Ward: 7
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Designated as Part 1 on Plan 62R-17063 and Part of Lot 2, Concession 1, in the Geographic Township of Saltfleet, Designated as Part 2 on Plan 62R-17063, City of Stoney Creek, now City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 9
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
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
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
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on September 14, 2005.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
To provide for Deputy Treasurers, who in the absence of Treasurer would carry out the duties of the Treasurer.
Repealed by By-law No. 11-139 May 25, 2011
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
Appointments & Delegations
As amended by Zoning by-law No. 05-161, Respecting Lands at 500 Glover Road, former City of Stoney Creek.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 3, 4, 5
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 12 - No U-Turns
Impact
Ward: 1
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic