(A) If, after a finding by the District Court that any person is in violation of this chapter, the county, through its enforcement officers, shall issue to the person by certified mail an order to remove or properly store the discarded items. The order shall allow the property owner 10 days to remove or properly store the discarded items. The 10-day period shall commence with the mailing of the order. Removal or proper storage of the discarded items will be at the property owners expense.
(B) If, after the 10-day period has expired the discarded items have not been removed or properly stored, and the District Court order has not been appealed, then the county shall have the authority to enter upon the property and remove any and all discarded items. The cost to the county of removing the discarded items shall be at the property owner's expense. The county shall bill the property owner for the costs, and the property owner shall have 10 days to pay in full. The 10-day period shall commence with the date of the billing. If the bill is not paid within 10 days, the county may at its option place a lien on the real property with the County Clerk, for the actual cost of removal of the discarded items. The lien shall bear interest at the rate of 10% per annum, and shall be enforceable as a real property lien under Kentucky law, including foreclosure for collection on the lien.
(Ord. 1010.14, passed 8-29-95)