Hamilton By-law 23-162, s. 9(9) — Property Standards By-law

In considering the completed application for any exemption, the Commissioner shall take into account the following:

• (a) If an exemption is granted, a time limit shall be specified, and an exemption shall not exceed six months;
• (b) The Commissioner shall consult with the affected Ward Councillor on an application for an exemption and the consultation shall include any terms and conditions that may be attached to an exemption;
• (c) Any correspondence received regarding the application as a result of the distribution of the notice or newspaper advertisement referred to in subsection 9.6(i);
• (d) The proximity of the light to a residential area and the likelihood that the light for which an exemption is requested may negatively affect persons in a residential area;
• (e) Whether any negative impacts under subsection
• (c) or
• (d) can be reduced with the use of mitigation measures including limiting the light to certain days or times or times of the day.