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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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 amend water and sewer rates in By-law R84-026 and to repeal Schedules A and B therein and to make substitutions therefor.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
To regulate the use of land and the erection, use, bulk, height, location and character of buildings and structures within the corporate limits of the Town of Dundas.
Office Consolidation as of November 2022.
Impact
Ward: 13
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Dundas (3581-86)
To amend water and sewer rates in By-law R84-026 and to repeal Schedules A, B C and E therein and to make substitutions therefor.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
To Consolidate Streets By-law No.9329
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Streets
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Streets
As amended to include approved Item 20 of the 13-85 Report of the Engineering Services Committee.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
As amended and to repeal Schedules A, B, C and E of By-law R84-026 and to make substitutions therefor.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
As amended to include approved Item 5 of the 7-85 Report of the Engineering Services Committee.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
To increase Water Rate and to repeal Schedules A, B, C and E of By-law R84-026 and to make substitutions therefor.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
To consolidate the contents of certain Regional By-laws respecting water management, distribution, and maintenance of water systems in the Regional area, and respecting the establishment of water rates and charges.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
To amend various by-laws respecting fines.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Motorized Snow Vehicles
Respecting Public Utility Motorized Snow Vehicles
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Motorized Snow Vehicles
To revise By-law No.71-23 to eliminate any reference to the Board of Park Management.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Motorized Snow Vehicles
Impact
Ward: 12, 13
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Motorized Snow Vehicles
Impact
Ward: 9, 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Frequently Requested
Motorized Snow Vehicles
Respecting use of part of King's Forest Park for motorized snow vehicles.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Motorized Snow Vehicles
Respecting Prohibiting the Operation of Motorized Snow Vehicles in Confederation Park.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Motorized Snow Vehicles
No person shall operate a motorized snow vehicle upon, across, over or along any highway within the municipality, parks, playgrounds or recreation lands.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Motorized Snow Vehicles
A By-Law to Prohibit Certain Uses of Land, Buildings and Structures, and to Regulate the Height, Bulk, Location, Spacing, Character and Use of Buildings and Structures in the City of Hamilton.
Office Consolidation as of November 2022.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)