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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
To provide for the maintenance, operation, management and regulation of Municipal Parks.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Environment & Green Spaces
Ensure that standing water does not accumulate on your property between April 1 and October 31 of each year. Standing water can be a breeding area for pests, including mosquitoes, and is likely to interfere with the enjoyment of the use of private properties and public areas.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Frequently Requested
Home & Property
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 27 - Truck Routes
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
To operate and manage housing, as well as to establish, fund and administer programs for the provision of residential accommodation.
Repealed by By-law No. 16-233 August 12, 2016
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administration
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 3
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 3
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Section 56
Schedule 11 - No Left Turn on Red
Schedule 12 No "U" Turns
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12, 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 13 - Designated Traffic Lanes
Schedule 18 - Bicycle Lanes
Impact
Ward: 8, 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 8 - No Right Turns
Impact
Ward: 5
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 2 - Speed Limits
Impact
Ward: 6
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
As amended, be further amended by striking out every reference in the By-law to "Regional" and by substituting in each case "City of Hamilton".
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 3
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic