Hamilton By-law 07-170, s. 6(a) — Licensing By-law (Short-Term Rentals)

No person shall carry on the business, trade or occupation of a tree cutting service without a licence. General Operating Conditions Every tree cutting service shall:

• ensure that a policy of commercial general liability insurance, including coverage for bodily injury and property damage resulting from any work performed, with an inclusive limit of at least two million dollars ($2,000,000) per claim or occurrence, is in force at all times during the currency of the licence and includes coverage for all the tradespersons and labourers employed or retained by the tree cutting service;
• (b) provide a written contract to the person for whom the work is being completed, which contract shall be signed by the licensee and shall contain:
• (i) the name and address of the licensee and the person for whom the work is being done; Revised: November 2023 C:\Users\apepper\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Outlook\38JEUW0B\Business Licensing 07-170 Consolidated (November 2023).docx
• (ii) the address where the work is to be done;
• (iii) a description of the work to be completed and price; and
• (iv) the estimated date of completion;
• (c) not permit the operation of any equipment used in the course of the tree cutting service between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. of the following day that is likely to disturb those inhabiting neighbouring properties;
• (d) ensure that no vehicle used in the performance of work obstructs the municipal right of way;
• (e) ensure that all debris, mud, garbage or stone tracked onto a municipal right of way is removed at the end of each working day;
• (f) ensure that no work performed creates a public safety concern;
• (g) ensure that no work performed interferes with any property’s drainage or creates any flooding or ponding on any property including a municipal right of way;
• (h) not permit the emission of dust or airborne particulate matter to reduce the enjoyment of a neighbouring property;
• (i) replace any damaged sod, ground cover, pavement, or other property of the City within 48 hours of the completion of the work; and
• (j) obtain proper permits (if required) to ensure that cutting is done in accordance with approved tree protection plan which may be prepared by an arborist among other professionals. Compliance with Tree By-laws