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P1 zone, Hamilton: Neighbourhood Park (P1) Zone

Section 7.1 (7.1.1 Permitted Uses, 7.1.2 Prohibited Uses, 7.1.3 Regulations) of the City of Hamilton Zoning By-law 05-200, as amended by 06-166, 14-273.

A local park zone for community gardens, recreation and urban farms, where only small utility or storage buildings (up to 100 m² and 5 m tall) are allowed.

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What the P1 zone permits

  • Community Garden
  • Recreation
  • Urban Farm

Standards

RequirementBy-law
Minimum interior side yard7.5 mMinimum Side and Rear Yard 7.5 metres (single figure for all side and rear yards; no distinction between interior and exterior side yards)
Minimum exterior side yard7.5 mMinimum Side and Rear Yard 7.5 metres (single figure for all side and rear yards)
Minimum rear yard7.5 m
Maximum building height5 m
Maximum gross floor area100Maximum Building Gross Floor Area 100 square metres; the building shall only be used for utility and storage purposes (7.1.3 d)

Other provisions in this section

  • Prohibited uses (7.1.2), even as an accessory use: Arena, Community Centre, Stadium, Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts.
  • Any building is limited to 100 m² gross floor area and may only be used for utility and storage purposes (7.1.3 d, By-law 06-166).
  • Parking in accordance with Section 5 of the By-law (7.1.3 c).
  • Urban Farm subject to the requirements of Section 4.26 of the By-law (7.1.3 e, By-law 14-273).
  • Community Garden subject to the requirements of Section 4.27 of the By-law (7.1.3 f, By-law 14-273).
  • Uses accessory to the permitted uses are also permitted (7.1 preamble).

Source: Section 7.1 (7.1.1 Permitted Uses, 7.1.2 Prohibited Uses, 7.1.3 Regulations), By-law 05-200 (City of Hamilton), checked 2026-09-12. General provisions elsewhere in the by-law (parking, driveways, accessory buildings) also apply, and a numbered exception on the parcel can change any value here. Treat this as a pre-check, not a sign-off.

Other open space zones in Hamilton: P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, P8