(A) The use or sale of any firecrackers, skyrockets, or any other explosives ordinarily known and referred to as “fireworks” or “consumer fireworks” (as those terms are defined in KRS Chapter 227) are prohibited except as set forth herein or in the “Gross Receipts License Fee Ordinance” (Chapter 114 of this code).
(B) “Fireworks” or “consumer fireworks” (as those terms are defined in KRS Chapter 227) shall not be fired, exploded, or used in the city limits, except as follows:
(1) “Fireworks” or “consumer fireworks” (as those terms are defined in KRS Chapter 227) may be used, fired or exploded on July 3 and July 4 of each year between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m.
(2) Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, and regardless of the day of the week on which the Fourth of July falls, persons are allowed to use, fire or explode fireworks on any other date specifically named or designated by the City Commission as the date to celebrate the Fourth of July festivities, if other than the actual date of July 4th. In addition, the City Commission may approve, by motion or executive order, the use, firing or exploding of fireworks at other times and for other holidays or events as they deem appropriate.
(Ord. 1020.30-5-2011, passed 5-9-2011; Ord. 1020.30-6-2011, passed 6-13-2011; Ord. 2018-012, passed 8-13-2018)