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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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.
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By-laws are the official rules that define how the City is governed
Documents
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Delrosa Way.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Sandbeach Drive within its limits.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Twenty Road West within its limits.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Garth Street within its limits.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Necessary to incorporate the land described below into the highway known as Whiterock Avenue within its limits.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
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
The imposition of development charges against land to pay for increased capital costs required because of increased needs for services arising from development of the area.
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 June 16, 2004.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
Respecting the Control and Licensing of Dogs and Kennels
Repealed by By-law No. 12-031, February 8, 2012
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Animals & Wildlife
Empowers a municipal council to issue lottery licences to charitable or religious organizations.
Repealed by By-law No. 15-051, February 11, 2015
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permits & Licensing
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 6, 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Rose Caterini and Salter Hayden are each appointed as Deputy Clerk for the City of Hamilton.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administration
Appointments & Delegations
- 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
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Schedule 18 - Bicycle Lanes
Impact
Ward: 1, 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Respecting Lands Located at 604 Highway No. 8
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Lands Located at 276 Park Avenue / 12 Poplar Avenue
Impact
Ward: 7
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Establishes part-lot control on land within registered plans of a subdivision.
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
To Levy a Special Charge upon the Rateable Property in the Business Improvement Areas for the Year 2004
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 May 26, 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 10 - Alternate Side Parking
- Schedule 12 - Permit Parking Zones
- Schedule 13 - No Stopping Zones
- Schedule 14 - Wheelchair Loading Zones
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking