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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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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.
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
- Schedule 5 (Parking Meters)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
- Schedule 20 (School Bus Loading Zones)
Impact
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 13, 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Parking
Respecting 280 Wilson Street East, Ancaster.
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Lands Located at 280 Wilson Street East, Ancaster. ZAC-17-051/ UHOPA-17-22
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning
Respecting Administrative Amendment
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Urban
Respecting Administrative Amendment
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Official Plan - Rural
- Table 13 – By-law No. 10-118 Yard Maintenance
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Administrative Penalties
Home & Property
Respecting Section 9.8 Private Garage, and Exceptions ER-380 and ER-393. CI-19-I
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former Town of Ancaster (87-57)
Respecting Lands Located at 35 Sabrina Boulevard, Hamilton. ZAC-18-022
Impact
Ward: 8
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
- Schedule A - Building Permit Fees
Impact
City Wide
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Rates & Fees
Building
Respecting Lands Located at 112 Springvalley Crescent. ZAC-18-055
Impact
Ward: 12
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
Respecting Second Dwelling Units for Certain Lands Bounded by Queen Street, Hamilton Harbour, the former Hamilton/Dundas Municipal boundary, Niagara Escarpment, Upper Wellington Street, the former Ancaster/Hamilton Municipal Boundary, and the former Hamilton/Glanbrook Municipal boundary. CI-19-D
Impact
Ward: 1, 8, Part of 14
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
Exhibit 1 - Respecting lands located on the north side of Guise Street, east of MacNab Street North and west of Hughson Street North.
The Tribunal allows the appeal in part, and approves the revised Zoning By-law Amendment found in Exhibit 1 being By-law No. 14-042.
LPAT Case No. PL140314
LPAT File No. PL140314, PL140315
Impact
Ward: 2
Type
Amendment
Date Passed
Issued by
Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Decision
Categories
Zoning - Former City of Hamilton (6593)
Prohibiting and Regulating the Alteration of Property Grades, the Placing or Dumping of Fill, and the Removal of Topsoil. Repeals and replaces Site Alteration By-law No. 03-126.
Consolidated May 4, 2023
Impact
City Wide
Type
Consolidation
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Building
“Victory Ridge – Phase 3”, municipally known as 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 Utter Place. PLC-19-030
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
“Victory Ridge – Phase 3”, municipally known as 1, 3, and 5 Allcroft Court. PLC-19-031
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
“Victory Ridge – Phase 3”, municipally known as 7, 9, and 11 Allcroft Court. PLC-19-032
Impact
Ward: 9
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Part Lot Control
The Housing for Hamilton Community Improvement Plan is adopted as the Community Improvement Plan for the Roxborough Community Improvement Project Area designated by By-law No. 18-300.
Impact
Ward: 4
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Planning
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on November 27/28, 2019.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Individual
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Council Confirming
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 2020 Fees and Charges.
Impact
City Wide
Type
Repealed
Date Passed
Issued by
City Council
Categories
Waterworks