By-laws & Enforcement
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The online listing is updated as City Council passes new by-laws.
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 clerk@hamilton.ca.
The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
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
Wards 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Impact
Ward 1
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Legal
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Legal
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Streets
Impact
Ward 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
ZAC-23-016
Impact
Ward 6
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Appointments & Delegations
Taxation
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Procedure
Impact
Ward 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Impact
Ward 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
To Repeal the Pesticide Use By-law No. 07-282
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Environment & Green Spaces
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
Taxation
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on November 27, 2024.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
CI 23-P
Not Final and Binding
Impact
Ward 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning 05-200 City of Hamilton
Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
Schedule 10 (Alternate Side Parking)
Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
Impact
Ward 3, Ward 4. Ward7, Ward 10. Ward 12. Ward 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
To Amend By-law No. 21-021, a By-law to Govern the Proceedings of Council and Committees of Council
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Procedure
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance