(A) There shall be no obstruction, including but not limited to landscaping, overgrowth, walls and fences placed or permitted within a ten (10') foot radius of any fire hydrant. Further, minimum clear distance between the ground and the lowest outlet cap shall be twelve (12") inches.
(B) All conditions existing at the time of passage of this section shall be exempt.
(C) Any person who creates an obstruction of clear access to a fire hydrant shall be notified in writing by the Fire Chief or his designee. This notice shall advise of the violation and provide the person with ten (10) days to remove the obstruction.
(D) If after ten (10) days the obstruction is not removed from within ten (10') feet of the fire hydrant then the person is in violation of this chapter and the Fire Chief shall file a complaint in the Kenton County District Court.
(Ord. 1408-1994, passed 1-24-95)