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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
As amended, and Implement the 2021 Fees and Charges.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks
Repealed by By-law No. 23-234, December 13, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Utilities
As amended and Implement the 2021 Fees and Charges.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Utilities
Rates & Fees
To amend By-law No. 15-058, the Building By-law, to change Building Permit Fees
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permits & Licensing
Building
- Schedule A, Table 23 – By-law No. 20-077 Public Nuisance By-law
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administrative Penalties
Public Safety
Respecting 56 Highland Road West (Stoney Creek)
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 56 Highland Road West, Stoney Creek. ZAC-16-057
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting 2121 and 2187 Regional Road 56 (former Township of Glanbrook).
Not Final and Binding
Impact
Ward: 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Rural
- Schedule 5 (Stop Control)
Impact
Ward: 9, 11
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
- Schedule 3 (Flashing School Zones – Reduced Speed Limit)
- Schedule 9 (No Right Turn on Red)
- Schedule 18 (Bike Lanes)
- Schedule 24 (Designated Community Safety Zones)
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Schedule 34 (Designated Community Safety Zones)
Impact
Ward: 3
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- E-Scooters
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Traffic
- Table 12 – By-law No. 01-219 To Manage and Regulate Municipal Parks
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administrative Penalties
Environment & Green Spaces
- Schedule 2 (Through Highways)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
- Schedule 14 (Wheelchair Loading Zones)
- Schedule 20 (School Bus Loading Zones)
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Upon Owners of Land Abutting Upper Mount Albion road from Centreline of Times Square Boulevard to South Limit of Lot 4, in the City of Hamilton
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Utilities
Rates & Fees
Upon Owners of Lands Abutting Arvin Avenue from McNeilly Road to Approximately 330 metres Westerly, in the City of Hamilton.
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Utilities
Rates & Fees
Municipally known as 16 and 18 Groom Lane; 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, and 21 Pim Lane; and 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 15, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, and 27 Dresser Lane, Ancaster. PLC-18-014
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
“Foothills of Winona – Phases 2 and 3” municipally known as 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 52 and 56 Sauvignon Crescent. PLC-20-008
Impact
Ward: 10
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
The property located at 1021 Garner Road East, Ancaster, Ontario is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Land Designation
Heritage
The part of the road allowance, in the City of Hamilton, described as Block 156 and Block 157 on Plan 62M-1183, City of Hamilton, is permanently closed.
Impact
Ward: 15
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Permanent Closure