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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 15
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: 13
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: 12
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: 15
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: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on May 11, 2005.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Necessary to provide for the appointment of a Chief Building Official, and of Deputy Chief Building Officials to assist in carrying out the duties of the Chief Building Official.
Repealed by By-law No. 07-051 February 15, 2007
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Appointments & Delegations
For the purpose of public safety, to prohibit or regulate the discharge of guns or other firearms, air-guns, spring-guns, crossbows, long-bows or any other firearm.
Repealed by By-law No. 19-114 May 22, 2019
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Public Safety
Necessary to amend By-law No. 03-126 dealing with site alteration, filling and removal of topsoil, to make housekeeping and other changes.
Repealed by By-law No. 19-286 November 28, 2019
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Building
Schedule 6 - Time Limit Parking
Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
Schedule 13 - No Stopping Zones
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12, 13, 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting Part of Lot 5, Concession 6 (Former Town of Flamborough)
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands described as being Part of Lot 5, 6th Concession Road East (East Flamborough), in the former Town of Flamborough, now in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
As amended, Respecting Lands Located at 21 and 35 Stone Church Road.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 293 Upper Centennial Parkway.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
As amended by By-law No. 04-296, Respecting Lands Located at 872 Concession Street.
Impact
Ward: 7
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting a Portion of Lands Located Within Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision "Deerfield Estates Addition" (25T-200402).
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on May 9, 2005.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
The Council of the City of Hamilton has directed that the Hamilton Future Fund loan terms be in the form of a City of Hamilton by-law.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
After the registration of the tax arrears certificate and before the expiry of the one-year period, the City can enter into an agreement with the owner of the land, the spouse of the owner, a mortgagee or a tenant in occupation of the land extending the period of time in which the cancellation price is to be paid.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Taxation
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on April 27, 2005.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming