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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
As Represented by The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, for Ontario's Millennium Partnerships Initiative. To execute the required funding agreements with respect to the funding by the Provincial and Federal Governments.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Finance
Legal
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on September 15, 2004.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
To implement an emergency management program for the City of Hamilton, so the municipality and its inhabitants will be better able to respond to risks and emergencies and to make recovery from emergencies.
Repealed by By-law No. 05-105 April 27, 2005
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Public Safety
Respecting Lands known municipally as 74 Hughson Street South/ 1 Hunter Street East.
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 1067 Beach Boulevard.
Impact
Ward: 5
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
As amended by By-law No.'s 93-163 and 94-083, Respecting Lands Located in Part of Lot 33, Concession 7 (Saltfleet).
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 52 Highway No. 5 (Flamborough)
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands located at the intersection of Baseline Road and North Service Road, south of Baseline road and east of Fifty Road, within the Fifty Point Neighbourhood.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at North Service Road and Baseline Road
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
As amended by By-law No. 89-130 Respecting Lands Located at 1400 Upper James Street.
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 26 Dennis Avenue.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
As amended by By-law No. 84-110, Respecting Lands Located at 37 Kilbride Road, Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 6
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands located at southeast corner of Highway No. 6 and Dickenson Road.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting 10 Second Street.
Impact
Ward: 5
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 10 Second Street North.
Impact
Ward: 5
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Each as amended:
- Schedule 5 - Stop Signs of By-law No. 01-215
- Schedule 2 - Through Highways
- Schedule 5 - Parking Meters
- Schedule 8 - No Parking Zones
- Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 14 - Wheelchair Loading Zones of By-law No. 01-218
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Traffic
Schedule 10 - No Left Turns
Impact
Ward: 6
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Establishing one or more dates for an advance vote and the hours during which voting places shall be open on that date or dates.
Impact
Ward: 2, 13
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Election
Establish a percentage by which tax decreases shall be limited in respect of properties in any property class.
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: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control