(A) The City of Independence Nuisance Code (hereinafter "Code") is designed to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by establishing pursuant to KRS 65.8801 to 65.8839 what constitutes a nuisance on residential and non-residential properties with and without structures, and prohibiting public nuisances that substantially annoy, injure, or endanger the public or unlawfully or substantially interfere with the use and enjoyment of private or public property, and fixing the responsibilities of owners, operators, and occupants of all residential and non-residential structures, and premises.
(B) This Code shall be construed liberally and justly to insure public health, safety, and welfare insofar as the public is effected by the continued use and maintenance of structures and premises in violation of this chapter. However, the provisions of this Code shall not be construed to prevent the enforcement of other applicable ordinances or regulations. The provisions of KRS 65.8801 to 65.8839 shall apply to the processes and procedures for enforcement of this Code.
(Ord. 2016-O-12, passed 11-14-16)