Hamilton By-law 07-170, s. 10(a) — Licensing By-law (Short-Term Rentals)

has the highest concentration, in terms capacity, of Bars/Nightclubs, many with outdoor patios, in the City; and Revised:

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• (b) May 24 weekend through to the end of September has a large number of individuals attending such Bars/Nightclubs resulting in:
• (i) significant noise, litter and other nuisances, such as urination in public places in and around the Hess Village Entertainment District;
• (ii) line-ups to enter the Bars/Nightclubs that pose a safety risk to pedestrian and vehicular traffic, including inhibiting the flow of traffic along Hess Street; and
• (iii) additional issues related to nuisance and safety resulting from the large number of individuals in attendance and the consumption of alcohol, in particular when such Bar/Nightclubs close and these individuals exit en masse.