Whenever a petition is filed with the Code Enforcement Officer by a public authority, or by at least five (5) residents of the city or it appears to the Code Enforcement Officer on his own motion that any building is in a state of dilapidation, disrepair or uncleanliness; or the exterior is in need of painting or treating; or conditions exist which are deleterious to the well-being of the general public with reference to vacant or occupied land not properly maintained as required by this article, the Code Enforcement Officer shall, if his preliminary investigation discloses the above, issue and cause to be served upon the owner of the premises in question a complaint stating the charges and the basis therefor and containing a notice that a hearing will be held before the Code Enforcement Officer or his designated agent at a place then fixed, not less than ten (10) days nor more than thirty (30) days after the serving of said complaint and that the owner of the premises in question shall be given the right to file an answer to the complaint and to appear in person or by counsel and give testimony concerning the charges. The rules of evidence of the Commonwealth of Kentucky shall not be controlling in hearings before the Code Enforcement Officer. The Code Enforcement Officer may determine the necessity for a hearing.
(Ord. 262-2018, passed 5-22-18)