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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 5 - Parking Meters
Schedule 6 - Time Limit Parking
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
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 12, 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Schedule 2 - Speed Limits
Impact
Ward: 9, 10, 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 2 - Speed Limits
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Respecting Lands Located on Part 3, Reference Plan 62R-9145, Vienna Street.
Impact
Ward: 5
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
As amended by By-law 04-279; Respecting Lands Located in Part of Lot 12, Concession 3 (northwest corner of Carla Avenue and Green Road).
Decision Order No. 2327
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Municipal Board Decision
Categories
Zoning
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on September 1, 2005.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
As amended by Bylaw 05-082; Respecting Lands Located at 902 Main Street East - S-1519.
Decision Order No.: 2227
Impact
Ward: 3
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Ontario Municipal Board Decision
Categories
Zoning
The council of a municipality may exempt from taxation for municipal and school purposes land or a portion of it on which municipal capital facilities are or will be located.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation
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: 7
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
A municipality may incur a debt for municipal purposes, whether by borrowing money or in any other way, and may issue debentures and prescribed financial instruments and enter prescribed financial agreements for or in relation to the debt.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
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
The name of the street municipally known as Collins Drive is hereby changed to Cornerstone Drive.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Planning
Streets
The name of the street municipally known as North Service Road is hereby changed to Glover Access Road.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Planning
Streets
The name of the street municipally known as Glover Road Access is hereby changed to Glover Access Road South.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Planning
Streets
The name of the street municipally known as Mud Street is hereby changed to Old Mud Street.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Planning
Streets
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
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Appointments & Delegations
The name of a portion of the street municipally known as Brampton Street is hereby changed to Nash Road North.
Impact
Ward: 5
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Planning
Streets
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on August 10, 2005.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Schedule 13 - Designated Traffic Lanes
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic