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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
As amended, and Implement the Universal Water Metering Program, Water Rates and Fees for 2002 and Policies For Public and Private Water Filling Stations.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
As amended, and Implement the Water Rates and Fees for 2003.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
Schedule 4 - Yield Signs
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 4
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Amend By-law No. 01-215: Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Amending By-law No. 01-218: Schedule 2 - Through Highways
Impact
Ward: 9, 10
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Traffic
Schedule 2 - Speed Limits
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 2 - Speed Limits
Schedule 10 - No Left Turns
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 6
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 2 - Speed Limits
Impact
Ward: 1
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: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 4
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
To regulate the sale and use of fireworks.
Office Consolidation as of April 2022.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Permits & Licensing
Open-air burning is only allowed in areas that have been designated as rural. These designations are as set out in the City's Official Plan.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Home & Property
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 4
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 7
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 27 - Truck Routes
Impact
Ward: 2, 5
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
Impact
Ward: 4
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic