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 [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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 - 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: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting Administrative Amendment - Downtown Hamilton Secondary Plan.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on November 10, 2004.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Respecting Pest Control.
Repealed by By-law No. 10-221, September 17, 2010
Impact
City WIde
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Animals & Wildlife
Home & Property
Respecting Property Maintenance and Standards.
Repealed by By-law No. 10-221 September 17, 2010
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
- Section 1
- Section 2
- Section 4
- Section 5
- Schedule 5 - Parking Meters
- Schedule 6 - Time Limit Parking
- Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
- Schedule 10 - Alternate Side Parking
- Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 13 - No Stopping Zones
- Schedule 14 - Wheelchair Loading Zones
- Schedule 15 - Commercial Vehicle Loading Zones
- Schedule 20 - School Bus Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting Lands Located at 352 Park Street West.
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 13 Brantdale Avenue.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 448 Carlisle Road (Flamborough).
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located in Part of Lot 2, Broken Front Concession, forming Parts 2, 3 & 4, Plan 62R-16847.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 1707 Jerseyville Road West (Ancaster).
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located in Part of Lot 21, Concession 3 (northwest corner of Carla Avenue and Green Road)
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting North West Glanbrook Planning Area, Commercial Development Policies.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located on the northwest corner of Twenty Road and Garth Street.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on November 1, 2004.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Upon owners or occupants of land abutting Stone Church Road, in the City of Hamilton and to repeal By-law 02-156.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Being part of the original road allowance between lots 14 & 15, Concession 3 (unopened) in the geographic Township of Saltfleet, lying between the Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo Railway Lands and Ridge Road, Stoney Creek, designated as parts 1 & 2 on Plan 62R-16479, City of Stoney Creek, now City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
Lying between Tolton Avenue and Walter Avenue, registered plan 534, designated as part 2 on Plan 62R-16547, City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 4
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure
The property located at Municipal No. 957 Governor’s Road, Hamilton, Ontario is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value.
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Heritage
Land Designation
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on October 27, 2004.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming