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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
As amended, by implementing the 1993 Water and Sewer Rate Report and the 1993 User Fees.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
As amended, to implement a revised Replacement of Water Service Policy.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
Respecting Signs.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Streets
Office Consolidation as of April 2024.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Stoney Creek (3692-92)
As amended to reflect the 1992 User Fees.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
To establish 1992 User Fees and Charges for services provided by the Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
As amended, be further amended to permit joint water service agreements to be entered into and registered on title where Regional Council has approved the use of said agreements for specific lands.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
Being a By-law under the provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act, being Chapter P.13 of the Revised Statutes of Ontario, 1990, as amended from time to time
Office Consolidation as of November 2023
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Township of Glanbrook (464)
Respecting Service Club Signs on Highways
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Streets
As amended, by implementing the 1991 User Fees, 1991 Water and Sewer Rates Report, 1991 Water Demand Control Strategy Update, Fire Hydrant Charges and Water Turn Off/On Charges.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
As amended, to reflect the 1991 User Fees.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
Being a by-law, under the provisions of Section 24 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1983, Chapter 1, as amended from time to time, regulate the use of lands and the use, location and character of buildings and structures within the Town of Flamborough.
Office Consolidation as of February 2023
Impact
Ward: 13, 15
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Flamborough (90-145-Z)
As amended, by further amending Section B(i) of Schedule G thereto
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
As amended, by implementing the 1990 Water Rates.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
Repealing Schedule E and make substitutions therefor.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
As amended, by implementing the 1990 User Fees and The Regional Water Demand Control Strategy.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
To amend water and sewer rates in By-law R84-026 and to repeal Schedules A, B C and G therein and to make substitutions therefor.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
To amend subsection 10 of Section 4.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
Respecting Trees and Shrubs
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Streets
To regulate the use of lands and the use, location and character of buildings and structures within the Town of Ancaster.
Repealing By-Law No. 1890, passed May 7, 1963, being the Zoning By-law of the Town of Ancaster.
Office Consolidation as of September 2023.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Ancaster (87-57)