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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 10 - Alternate Side Parking
- Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 13 - No Stopping Zones
- Schedule 14 - Wheelchair Loading Zones
- Schedule 20 - School Bus Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 2, 3, 6, 13, 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting Lands Located at 307 John Street South.
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
As amended by Zoning By-law No. 04-057, Respecting Lands Located at 2418 Barton Street East.
Impact
Ward: 5
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
As amended by Zoning By-law No. 04-068, Respecting Lands Located at 937 Upper Paradise Road.
Impact
Ward: 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
- Official Plan Amendment No. 19. to the former Region of Hamilton-Wentworth Official Plan
- Official Plan Amendment No. 99 to the former Town of Ancaster Official Plan; and
- Official Plan Amendment No. 46 to the former Township of Glanbrook Official Plan
Respecting 58 Carluke West (former Town of Ancaster)
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on October 5, 2004.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
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
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
Respecting Lands Located on the North Side of Hemlock Avenue, West of Ferris Park, Between Madoc Street and Valrose Drive.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on September 29, 2004.
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 14 - Wheelchair Loading Zones
- Schedule 20 - School Bus Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
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
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Appointments & Delegations
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Respecting Lands Located at 1147 Garner Road West.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Schedule 13 - Designated Traffic Lanes
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 4, 7, 12, 13, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
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