(A) This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Property Maintenance Code”.
(B) This chapter shall apply to every building, structure or appurtenance connected or attached to such building or structure within the city.
(C) In any case where a provision of this chapter is found to be in conflict with any existing code, ordinance or regulation of the city, the provision which establishes the higher standard shall prevail, except for the provisions of the Kentucky Building Code and Kentucky Residential Code.
(D) Responsibility. It shall be the responsibility of all owners to maintain their real estate in a manner consistent with the standards and definitions provided in this chapter and to ensure that their real estate is properly maintained in such a manner to prevent it from being declared a nuisance.
(E) Prohibitions. The following actions are prohibited and considered unlawful within the city.
(1) It shall be unlawful for an owner to permit any structure upon his or her premises to become unfit for human habitation, occupancy, or use or to permit conditions to exist on the structure or premises which are dangerous or injurious to the health or safety of the occupants of the structure, the occupants of neighboring structures, or other residents of the city.
(2) It shall be unlawful for the owner of any real estate to permit a public nuisance, health hazard or source of filth to develop thereon.
(3) It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with, harass or otherwise impede an authorized agent or officer of the city when such agent or officer is inspecting real estate, investigating possible violations or otherwise enforcing this chapter.
(Ord. 25-2006, passed 7-11-2006; Ord. 22-2017, passed 12-19-2017)