- Use the Search By-laws tool and enter a keyword (e.g. Fence) or a by-law number (e.g. 22-001).
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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 clerk@hamilton.ca.
The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
Respecting lands Located within Part of Lot 5, Block 5, Concession 1, Geographic Township of Binbrook and Block 136, Registered Plan 62M-1033.
Respecting Lands Located at 259 and 265 Wilson Street East, in the former Town of Ancaster.
Respecting Lands Located at 265 Wilson Street East.
To license, regulate and govern businesses, and to impose conditions on the obtaining, holding and keeping of licenses to carry on such businesses.
As amended by By-law Nos. 96-124 and 99-43, Respecting Lands Located at 775-779 Upper Wentworth Street, Hamilton. ZAR-16-052
- Schedule 5 (Stop Control)
- Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
- Schedule 3 (Flashing School Zones – Reduced Speed Limit)
- Schedule 29 (Weight Restrictions on Bridges)
- Schedule 6 (Time Limit Parking)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
- Schedule 14 (Wheelchair Loading Zones)
Schedule 2 - Speed Limits
Respecting 55 Rymal Road East (Hamilton).
As amended by By-law No(s). 86-273, 90-306, and 98-115, Respecting Lands located at 55 Rymal Road East, Hamilton. ZAC-16-010
As amended, Respecting Lands located at 10 Dennis Avenue (Flamborough). ZAC-16-050
- Schedule 24 (Personal Transportation Provider)
- Schedule 25 (Taxicabs)
- Schedule 24 (Personal Transportation Providers)
Schedule 5 - Stop Signs
- Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
- Schedule 13 (Designated Traffic Lanes)
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
Respecting Lands located at 57-67 Academy Street (Ancaster). ZAC-16-022
Respecting 50 Covington Street, Hamilton.