(A) Failure to keep sidewalk(s) free from snow, ice, trash or debris as required by § 91.50(A), above is hereby declared by the city to constitute a nuisance under Chapter 92 of this City Code of Ordinances.
(B) Any violation of § 91.50(A) is hereby classified as a civil offense pursuant to KRS 65.8808 and subchapter § 35.60 et seq. and such classification is intended, and shall be construed, to provide an additional or supplemental means of obtaining compliance with § 91.50(A) and nothing contained herein, or in subchapter § 35.60 et seq. shall prohibit the enforcement of § 91.50(A) by any other means authorized by law, specifically, without limitation, the provisions of § 91.99 and Chapter 92 of this City Code of Ordinances.
(1) If a citation for a violation of § 91.50(A) is not contested by the person charged with the violation, the civil fine to be imposed for each offense shall be fifty-five dollars ($55.00) for the first offense, ninety-five dollars ($95.00) for the second offense, and two hundred fifteen dollars ($215.00) for the third, and thereafter, offense.
(2) If a citation is contested and a hearing before the Code Enforcement Board is required, the maximum civil fine which may be imposed at the discretion of the Board shall be from twenty dollars($20.00) to two hundred dollars ($200.00) for the first offense; from sixty dollars ($60.00) to six hundred dollars ($600.00) for the second offense; and from one hundred eighty dollars ($180.00) to one thousand eight hundred dollars ($1,800.00) for the third, and thereafter, offense.
(3) Each section violated shall be considered a separate fineable offense. If two (2) or more sections are violated, the fines shall be cumulative and be enforced under the same citation. Each day a violation exists shall be considered a separate offense without issuance of a separate citation.
(Ord. 8-69, passed 12-8-69; Am. Ord. 8-99, passed 4-1-99; Am. Ord. 2015-01, passed 4-16-15) Penalty, see § 91.99
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