Hamilton : Règlement no 07-170, art. 1(a) — Licensing By-law (Short-Term Rentals)

“ landscaped area ” shall mean an area of land provided and maintained on the same lot on which the building, structure or use is situated, no part of which shall be other than:

• (i) fully and completely open and exposed to natural light and air and unobstructed above the surface; and,
• (ii) used exclusively for scenic, recreational or like uses; and, Provided that not less than 50% of which shall be natural earth comprised of the natural planting of grass lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers in such manner as to establish and enhance the beautification of the landscaped area and any building or structure on the same lot, and may include a planting strip, but shall not include area used for parking space, manoeuvring space, access or egress driveways or any other vehicular purpose of any kind, nor any area occupied by an accessory building, nor any open space beneath, within or on the roof of any building;
• (b) “ planting strip ” means an area of land growing ornamental shrubs or trees or both, suitable to the soil and climatic conditions of the area of land for the sole purpose of providing a visual barrier or buffer; and
• (c) “ public garage ” means a public garage, parking facility, automobile service station or car wash. 2.(1) No person shall in the City of Hamilton, carry on the business of a public garage without first paying the amount of the licence fee and obtaining a licence under this By-law, entitling him or her so to do. Revised: November 2023 C:\Users\apepper\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Outlook\38JEUW0B\Business Licensing 07-170 Consolidated (November 2023).docx