- Use the Search By-laws tool and enter a keyword (e.g. Fence) or a by-law number (e.g. 22-001).
- Narrow your search results by using the Category and Sort By filter options.
- Browse the search results. To view a PDF version, click on the by-law number and title of your choice.
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The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.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
- Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
- Schedule 3 (Flashing School Zones – Reduced Speed Limit)
- Schedule 10 (No Left Turns)
- Schedule 13 (Designated Traffic Lanes)
- Schedule 18 (Bicycle Lanes)
- Schedule 5 (Stop Control)
- Schedule 13 (Designated Traffic Lanes)
- Schedule 27 (Truck Routes)
- Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
- Schedule 3 (Flashing School Zones – Reduced Speed Limit)
- Schedule 28 (Reduced Load)
- Schedule 5 (Stop Control)
- Schedule 5 - Stop Control
- Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
Schedule 27 (Truck Routes)
- Schedule 9 (No Right Turn on Red)
- Schedule 11 (No Left Turn on Red)
- Schedule 12 (No U-Turns)
- Schedule 18 (Bike Lanes)
Schedule 9 (No Right Turn on Red Light)
Schedule 5 – (Stop Control)
Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
Schedule 5 (Stop Control)
Schedule 5 (Stop Control)
Schedule 34: Designated Community Safety Zones
Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)
Schedule 3 (Flashing School Zones - Reduced Speed Limit)
To Amend By-law No. 01-215, Being a By-law To Regulate Traffic
Schedule 9 (No Right Turn on Red)
Schedule 18 (Bicycle Lanes)
- Schedule 9 - No Right Turn on Red
- Schedule 29 - Weight Restrictions on Bridges
- Schedule 5 (Stop Control)