(A) Sanitation. All exterior property and premises shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition, free of all garbage, rubbish, debris, waste, and trash. It shall be unlawful for any person to place, throw, leave, or permit to remain any rubbish waste, debris, or garbage upon any real property of which they are an owner or occupant.
(B) Grading and drainage. All premises shall be graded and maintained to prevent the erosion of soil and to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water thereon, or within any structure located thereon. Water retention areas and/or reservoirs approved by the Metropolitan Sewer District are exempted.
(C) Sidewalks, driveways and yards. All sidewalks, walkways, stairs, driveways, parking spaces and similar areas shall be kept in a proper state of repair, and maintained free from hazardous conditions. On residentially used lots the use of crushed stone as a hard-durable surface is permitted on lots of less that five acres the standards as promulgated by regulation by the Code Official for installation and maintenance are continually satisfied in the required front and side yards and right-of-ways.
(D) Weeds. All premises shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of ten inches. All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation other than trees or shrubs provided, however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens. Any plant growth exceeding ten inches in height on land of more than three acres that abuts another parcel which contains a dwelling or commercial building thereon other than crops, trees, bushes, flowers or other ornamental plants, shall be at least 50 feet from the property line or 200 feet from an occupied structure, whichever is less.
(E) Managed natural landscape. As an exception to section (D), an owner, authorized agent, or authorized occupant of any privately-owned lands or premises may, consistent with this subsection and all other applicable laws, statutes, rules, and ordinances, install and maintain a managed natural landscape such as native plantings, meadow vegetation, prairie, or rain garden, as long as the following requirements are met:
(1) At all times the managed landscape must remain in compliance with Chapter 97 of the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government Code of Ordinances. In addition, the managed landscape must be set back from property lines by at least five feet. The setback is not required where the defined landscape area abuts another similar private or public landscape area, a wetland, pond, lake or stream or if a fully opaque fence at least four feet in height is installed along the lot line adjoining the planned landscape area; and
(2) The managed landscape must be mowed or cut back at least once per year in addition to ongoing maintenance: and
(3) The area must be clearly defined by edging, fencing, or similar material. A native planting that directly abuts at least two feet of mowed and maintained turf grass will be considered to have adequate edging; and
(4) The area of plant growth must not extend into the public right of way; and
(5) A sign must be posted on the property in a location likely to be seen by the public, advising that native plants are being established. The Office of Advanced Planning and Sustainability will work with community partners to provide access to appropriate signage; and
(6) Noxious weeds are not allowed (KRS 176.051); and
(7) Managed natural landscapes shall not include turf-grass lawns left unattended.
(F) Rodent harborage. All structures and exterior property shall be kept free from rodent harborage and infestation. Where rodents are found, they shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes, which will not be injurious to human health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to eliminate rodent harborage and prevent re- infestation. Information to alleviate and prevent the infestation of insects, mosquitoes, flies, rats and other vermin may be obtained from the Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness Department.
(G) Exhaust vents. Pipes, ducts, conductors, fans or blowers shall not discharge gases, steam, vapor, hot air, grease, smoke, odors or other gaseous or particulate wastes directly upon abutting or adjacent public or private property or that of another tenant.
(H) Accessory structures. All accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls, shall be maintained structurally sound and in good repair.
(1) Gates. Gates which are required to be self-closing and self-latching in accordance with the International Building Code shall be maintained such that the gate will positively close and latch when released from a still position of six inches (152 mm) from the gatepost.
(2) Swimming pools. Swimming pools shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, and in good repair.
(3) Fences. All fences contained on any premises shall satisfy the height and location requirements as set forth in the Land Development Code.
(I) Motor vehicles and trailers.
(1) Storage and maintenance. Except as provided for in other regulations, no inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle shall be parked, kept or stored on any premises, and no vehicle or trailer shall at any time be in a state of major disassembly, disrepair, or in the process of being stripped or dismantled. Painting of vehicles is prohibited on residentially zoned or used property. A vehicle or trailer of any type is permitted to undergo major overhaul, including body work, provided that such work is performed inside a structure or similarly enclosed area designed and approved for such purposes.
(2) Permissible parking. All motor vehicles and trailers on any premises, other than agricultural land, must be parked on a hard and durable surface, such as asphalt, brick or concrete or any surface permitted pursuant to § 156.052(C). In addition, motor vehicles and trailers may only be parked on those portions of the premises, which the Land Development Code allows as permissible parking areas. For purposes of this section, motor vehicles and agricultural land are as defined in the Land Development Code.
(3) Vehicles and trailers for waste storage. It shall be unlawful for any person to store, leave, or permit to remain, without good cause, any excessive rubbish, waste, debris, or garbage on or in a motor vehicle or trailer located upon property intended for residential use as defined in the Land Development Code.
(4) Additional remedy. In addition to the penalties provided in § 156.999, the Code Official may issue an order to abate to the registered owner of the motor vehicle and/or trailer parked or stored in violation of this section or to the owner or person in possession of private property upon which the motor vehicle and/or trailer is illegally parked or stored. The order to abate may require that the motor vehicle and/or trailer be removed from the county, stored inside a fully-enclosed structure or similarly-enclosed area designed and approved for such purposes, or that the violation be otherwise removed and abated within seven days including the legal disposal of all rubbish, waste, debris, or garbage. The order to abate shall be served on the appropriate party either personally or by first-class certified or registered mail and by both affixing said order to the motor vehicle or trailer parked or stored in violation of this section and by posting the order to abate in a conspicuous place on or about the property upon which the motor vehicle and/or trailer is illegally parked or stored.
(5) Removal by Metro Government. In the event that any person fails to comply with an order to abate issued pursuant to this section, the Code Official may have the motor vehicle and/or trailer parked or stored in violation of this section, removed and impounded in accordance with the terms set forth in § 156.052(I); or if the violation is of § 156.052(H)(3) the Code Officer may, instead of impoundment of the motor vehicle and/or trailer, remove and dispose of the offending rubbish, waste, debris, or garbage. The Code Official may impose on the person violating the order reasonable and necessary costs to cover the direct and indirect costs, if any, of the removal and disposal of any rubbish, waste, debris, or garbage. Appeals of the imposition of such costs shall be made pursuant to the procedures of § 156.808.
(6) Removal by agreement. The Code Official may, on the proper execution of a waiver and authorization agreement in a form approved by the Jefferson County Attorney and subject to the available resources therefore, remove and dispose of any motor vehicle left on any public or private property within the Metro Government under circumstances indicating an abandonment, desertion, relinquishment or a divestment of the motor vehicle, at no cost to the person involved.
(1) Impoundment. Metro Government may impound a motor vehicle and/or trailer found in violation of the provisions of § 156.052(H) according to the provisions of this chapter. A citation shall be issued pursuant to § 32.283 and shall include notice of the impoundment. In addition, the citation and notice of impoundment, shall be posted in a conspicuous place on or about the property from which the motor vehicle and/or trailer was taken. The citation and notice of impoundment shall include information concerning the available process to obtain a hearing and the process by which to recover the vehicle and/or trailer at issue.
(2) Impoundment period and release upon payment. Any motor vehicle or trailer impounded under this section shall be held for a minimum of 24 hours. After 24 hours, and before the expiration of the appeal period contained in § 32.283, Louisville Metro may release the motor vehicle to the owner or other person entitled to possession under the following conditions:
(a) Payment of all abatement expenses incurred by Louisville Metro Government including for the removal of any garbage, rubbish, debris, waste, and trash if at issue; and
(b) Payment of all towing, handling, impoundment, and storage charges imposed.
(3) Appeal of vehicle impoundment to Code Enforcement Board.
(a) Within seven days of the impoundment of a motor vehicle and/or trailer, any person against whom a citation has been issued and/or the owner of a motor vehicle that has been impounded pursuant to this section, or other person entitled to possession, may request a hearing on the citation and impoundment by requesting in writing a hearing before the Code Enforcement Board. The hearing shall be conducted within ten business days of the date of the request, unless the owner or other person entitled to possession waives the limitation or Metro Government shows good cause for such delay. Metro Government shall retain possession of the motor vehicle and/or trailer pending the hearing, unless the owner or other person claiming right of possession posts a bond in an amount equal to the accrued costs pursuant to § 156.052(I)(2)(a) and (b) or $1,000, whichever is less.
(b) No less than five days prior to the date set for the hearing, Metro Government shall notify the person requesting the hearing of the date, time, and place of the hearing.
(d) At the hearing, after consideration of the evidence, the Code Enforcement Board shall determine whether a violation was committed. Where it has not been established that a violation was committed, an order releasing the vehicle shall be entered. All fines and fees paid or amounts posted as bond because of the impoundment of the vehicle shall be returned. Where it has been established that a violation was committed, the Board shall uphold the impoundment and condition the release of the vehicle upon payment of all fines and fees accruing thereto set out in § 156.052(I)(2). If bond has been posted as security for release of the vehicle, said bond shall be forfeited to Metro Government up to the amount then owed pursuant to § 156.052(I)(2), with the remainder refunded. Any costs or fees in excess of the amount of the bond posted shall be ordered to be paid by the owner of the vehicle to Metro Government. The Code Enforcement Board shall furnish the owner or person appearing on the owner's behalf with a copy of its order.
(4) Additional requirements for release of a motor vehicle. Before the release of a motor vehicle and/or trailer pursuant to § 156.052(I)(2) or (3) the owner or other person entitled to possession, must establish proof of ownership or right to possession and the meeting of all other provisions of the Vehicle Impoundment Division of the Louisville Metro Government. Metro Government may require reasonable security, bond, or other assurances of indemnification from a person who is not the registered owner of the vehicle and/or trailer prior to releasing the vehicle to such person.
(5) Appeal from Hearing Board to District Court.
(a) An appeal from the Code Enforcement Board's determination may be made to the Civil Division of Jefferson District Court within 30 days of the Board's determination. The appeal shall be initiated by the filing of a complaint and a copy of the Board's order in the same manner as any civil action. The action shall be tried de novo and the burden shall be on Metro Government to establish that a violation was committed. If the Court finds that a violation was committed, the owner shall be ordered to pay all fees and fines accruing as of the date of judgment. If the Court finds that a violation was not committed, Metro Government shall be ordered to release the motor vehicle and/or trailer, if applicable, and to return a posted bond or all fines, costs, and fees paid as a result of the impoundment.
(b) The judgment of the Jefferson District Court may be appealed to the Jefferson Circuit Court, in accordance with the Rules of Civil Procedure.
(6) Impoundment; response to notice required. If a hearing has not been requested pursuant to § 156.052(I), § 156.808, and §§ 32.275 et seq. and a motor vehicle and/or trailer impounded by Metro Government has not been claimed, notice shall be mailed by certified mail to the registered owner, if known, and lien holders of record, if any, affording the parties the right within ten days from the date of notice to claim the vehicle or request a hearing pursuant to KRS 82.625. The notice shall state that, if no hearing is requested, the vehicle and/or trailer shall be deemed abandoned unless the charges thereon are paid within 45 days of the certified mailing of the notice.
(7) Impoundment; escheat to Metro Government if no response to notice.
(a) After 45 days from the date of impoundment, if no appeal is filed, or if an appeal is filed, 45 days from the date of a final order of the last presiding administrative body or court with jurisdiction, an impounded motor vehicle and/or trailer shall be deemed abandoned and the vehicle and/or trailer shall escheat to Metro Government.
(b) If the vehicle and/or trailer is judged suitable for use, Metro Government may obtain a certificate of registration and ownership from the Jefferson County Clerk, pursuant to KRS 186.020 and either use the vehicle for governmental purposes or sell the vehicle at public auction to the highest bidder. If the vehicle and/or trailer is not suitable for use it may be sold for its scrap or junk value.
(8) Metro Government lien on vehicles impounded. In addition to any remedy provided by §§ 32.275 et seq. Metro Government shall possess a lien on a motor vehicle and/or trailer impounded, pursuant to KRS 82.625 for all fines, penalties, and towing, handling, and storage charges and fees imposed thereupon. Such lien shall be superior to and have priority over all other liens thereupon.
(9) No effect on security interest in vehicle. Nothing in these provisions shall otherwise affect the rights or obligations between the owner of the motor vehicle and/or trailer and those persons who claim a security interest therein.
(10) Release of impounded vehicle upon payment of fees. In addition to the release requirements imposed under this chapter, any motor vehicle and/or trailer impounded pursuant to § 156.052 may be released to the appropriate owner or other person entitled to possession of the vehicle and/or trailer upon payment of any fines, accumulated costs, and abatement costs imposed under this chapter and of all towing and impoundment fees incurred up to the date of the release request.
(K) Defacement of property. No person shall willfully or wantonly damage, mutilate or deface any exterior surface of any structure or building on any private or public property by placing thereon any marking, carving or graffiti. It shall be the responsibility of the owner to restore said surface to an approved state of maintenance and repair.
(L) Donation drop-off bins. Any owner who intends to install and use a donation drop-off bin for any purpose on the exterior property of the owner’s premises shall first make application and obtain a license from the Director in the manner required hereunder. No owner shall own, install, operate, or use more than one donation drop-off bin on the exterior property of each separately addressed premises such person owns. In addition to the license required herein, an owner shall also pay the permit fee required herein for each separate donation drop-off bin the owner installs, owns, operates, or uses. Any person who intends to own, install, operate, or use one or more donation drop-off bins for any purpose on the exterior property of any premises not owned by such person shall first obtain the written permission of each owner of the premises where each donation drop-off bin is to be located before making application to obtain a license from the Director. In addition to the required license, any person that owns, installs, operates, or uses one or more donation drop-off bins for any purpose on the exterior property of premises not owned by such person shall also pay the permit fee required herein for each separate donation drop-off bin to be operated and used by such person. Both the owner of the premises and the person who has been given written permission to own, install, operate, or use a donation drop-off bin on the owner’s premises shall be jointly and severally liable for any violations of this chapter.
(1) Licenses and permits. Whether for the owner of the premises or the person who has obtained the written permission of the owner, the fee to obtain the initial license to own, install, operate, or use a donation drop-off bin is $200 that must be tendered at the time of license application. Such license may be annually renewed on or before the anniversary date of the application for an annual renewal fee of $200. Regardless of the number of donation drop-off bins owned, installed, operated, or used by a license applicant, the applicant shall only pay one annual license fee. The initial permit fee for a donation drop-off bin is $50 per bin payable at the time of application for the license. The annual renewal fee for each donation drop-off bin permit is $50 payable on or before the anniversary date of the initial application. Each donation drop-off bin shall display its current permit at all times, and;
(a) Shall be in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and Metro Louisville, and;
(b) Shall have a label or appended sign that states “PLEASE REPORT ANY OVERFLOW OF ITEMS, DAMAGE, OR MALFUNCTION TO [PERMIT HOLDER’S NAME] AT [PERMIT HOLDER’S TELEPHONE NUMBER] OR TO THE DIRECTOR OF CODES AND REGULATIONS AT [TELEPHONE NUMBER DESIGNATED BY DIRECTOR].” Such label or appended sign shall be in lettering no less than three inches in height and no less than one-half inch in width, and;
(c) If none of the proceeds from the sale of the donated items collected in the donation drop-off bin will be given to a charitable or civic organization, there shall be a label or sign permanently attached to the donation drop-off bin which identifies the permit holder’s name and address and states: “DONATIONS ARE NOT FOR CHARITABLE OR CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS AND WILL BE SOLD FOR PROFIT. DONATIONS ARE NOT TAX DEDUCTIBLE.” Said label or appended sign shall be prominently displayed on the receptacle in the largest lettering on the receptacle or appended sign but said lettering shall be no less than three inches in height and no less than one-half inch in width, or;
(d) If 100% of the items, or the proceeds from the sale of the items, collected in the donation drop-off bin will be used for the benefit of a charitable or civic organization there shall be a label or sign permanently attached to the donation drop-off bin that identifies, at least, the legal name of the charitable or civic organization receiving the benefit of the donated items, in the largest lettering on the donation drop-off bin or appended sign but said lettering shall be no less than three inches in height and no less than one-half inch in width, or;
(e) If a professional solicitor installs, operates, or uses a donation drop-off bin pursuant to a contractual arrangement with a charitable or civic organization whereby the professional solicitor receives either a flat fee or a percentage of the proceeds from the sale of the donated items, have a label or sign permanently attached to the donation drop-off bin which states: “SOLICITATIONS FOR DONATIONS ARE MADE BY (NAME OF PROFESSIONAL SOLICITOR) ON BEHALF OF (NAME OF CHARITABLE OR CIVIC ORGANIZATION). DONATIONS WILL BE SOLD FOR PROFIT BY (NAME OF PROFESSIONAL SOLICITOR).” Said label or appended sign shall be prominently displayed on the donation drop-off bin in the largest lettering on the thereon but said lettering shall be no less than three inches in height and not less than one-half inch in width, and;
(f) Shall be placed only on premises commercially used by an established business or on church or school property, however, there shall be no more than seven permitted donation drop-off bins per charitable or civic organization, whether installed, operated, and used by the organization or a professional solicitor on its behalf, in each Metro Council District in Metro Louisville.
(2) Requirements. Any party seeking to obtain the requisite license to operate donation drop-off bins and permits for each donation drop-box shall submit a written application to the Director upon a form provided by the Director. The application shall require the following information:
(a) The name, physical address (no P.O. boxes), telephone number, and electronic mail address of the applicant, and;
(b) A photograph of the donation drop-off bin and the proposed location for which a permit is sought. If the application is for more than one location, the applicant may submit a single application with a list of preferred locations and only one photograph of the type of donation drop-off bin to be used unless different types of bins will be used at different locations. In the event the applicant is using different types of bins at different locations, a photograph of each type of bin must be submitted, and;
(c) Whether the applicant would prefer to receive notice and orders by regular mail or electronic mail, and;
(d) The signature of the applicant, and;
(e) The required license and permit fees, and;
(f) If placed on property not owned or leased by the operator of the donation drop-off bin, a written agreement with the owner of each premises where a bin is to be located which evidences the agreement of the owner(s) to the placement of a donation drop-off bin on the property. The applicant shall also provide a certificate of liability insurance in an amount not less than $500,000 showing each owner of the premises where a bin is located as an additional insured, and;
(g) A maintenance agreement on the form provided from the Director wherein the applicant affirms that each donation drop-off bin location will be monitored on a daily basis, emptied no less than twice every calendar week, except in the event of a declared weather emergency by the National Weather Service or other natural disaster, and no overflow of items from the bin shall remain on the ground for more than 24 hours after actual or constructive notice of said overflow.
(h) The information supplied pursuant to this subsection shall be used for all notices, correspondence, or communications from the Director.
(3) Issuance of license and permits; appeals. Within ten business days after receipt of an application, the Director shall either issue the license and permits requested or give notice to the applicant of any deficiency in the application. The applicant will have five business days thereafter to correct the deficiencies in the application and if the applicant fails to do so, the Director shall immediately issue an order denying the application. Any applicant whose application is denied may appeal such denial by filing a written appeal to the Director within seven business days stating the specific reasons the order of denial was arbitrary or otherwise not in accordance with this chapter. Within ten business days of receipt of any written appeal, the Director shall issue a written order briefly stating the reasons why the appeal is either granted or denied. Any applicant whose appeal is denied by order of the Director may appeal such order to the Jefferson Circuit Court.
(4) Placement and appearance of donation bins. The rules set out below shall be obeyed to promote public safety, health and welfare as well as the general aesthetics of the entire metro area:
(a) Donation drop-off bin(s) shall be located on a hard and durable surface such as asphalt, concrete, aggregate, crushed rock and the like and all ingress and egress from each bin shall also be of a similar surface. In no event shall the placement of a donation drop-off bin or any means of ingress or egress be composed of sod, dirt, sand, or similar porous material. All donation drop-off bins shall be located on the designated premises so as not to interfere with sight triangles, on-site circulation of vehicular or pedestrian traffic, required setbacks, parking, landscaping, and all other applicable requirements imposed on the property as part of any governmental approval, including any zoning requirement;
(b) The placement of donation drop-off bins shall be restricted to an area within 75 feet from any wall of the largest permanent building on the premises or against a well-lit exterior wall of such building;
(c) A donation drop-off bin shall not be within a 1,000 foot radius of any other donation drop-off bin operated by the same licensee;
(d) Donation drop-off bins shall not be larger than six feet high by six feet wide by five feet deep;
(e) Donation drop-off bins shall be enclosed and operate by use of a securely locked receiving door so that the contents of the bin may not be accessed by anyone other than those persons authorized by the licensee to collect the contents;
(f) The donation drop-off bin must be regularly emptied, no less than twice every calendar week, to prevent overflow of clothing or other items that may be strewn about the premises. No overflow of items from a bin shall remain on the ground for more than 24 hours after actual or constructive notice of said overflow;
(h) Any graffiti placed on the donation drop-off bin must be removed within 72 hours following notice of its existence. However, within the 72 hours, the owner has the option to notify the Director in writing of the owner’s intent to replace the donation drop-off bin within five days and along with said written notice submits a photograph of the new donation drop-off bin.
(i) If a donation drop-off bin is damaged to the extent the locking mechanism or receiving door has been compromised or one of its sides has been breached, it shall be repaired, replaced or removed within five days of receipt after notice of such damage from the Director unless the Director determines the damage is such that the donation drop-off bin constitutes a danger to persons or property in which case it shall be made safe or removed within 24 hours of notice of said condition.
(5) Violations and citations. Any violation of the provisions of this § 156.052(J) or any order of the Director or a Code Official are subject to citation and the civil penalties set forth in § 156.999(D). Any such citation and resulting penalty may be appealed to the Code Enforcement Board in the manner provided by § 32.284.
(6) Removal and impoundment by Metro Government. In the event that any licensee or person fails to comply with an order or citation issued pursuant to this § 156.052(J) and fails to timely appeal the citation as set forth in § 156.808, the Director, or an independent contractor retained by the Director, is hereby authorized to remove the donation drop-off bin which was the subject of the order or citation and impound it in a facility for redemption and/or disposition in accordance with the following provisions:
(a) The Director shall send written notice of such impoundment to the licensee or person named in the citation or order via the notice method chosen by the licensee in its license and in all other cases by regular mail to the person at the address listed in the citation or order. The notice shall state the address of the facility where the donation drop-off bin was impounded, the procedure to claim the impounded bin and its contents, the amount of the fines, the cost of removal, and the per diem impoundment fees which must be paid to redeem the donation drop-off bin, and a statement that failure to redeem the donation drop-off bin within 30 days from service of such notice may result in the sale of the bin and its contents.
(b) Any donation drop-off bin impounded under this section may be redeemed by the licensee or owner thereof, or a properly credentialed agent, at any time prior to sale by tendering to the Director, during regular business hours, all sums due under subsection (a) above plus any advertising charge if the donation drop-off bin has been advertised for sale. Satisfactory proof of ownership or lawful right to possession shall be provided to the Director prior to release of the donation drop-off bin.
(c) The Director may dispose of any donation drop-off bin and its contents that is impounded and held in a facility beyond the 30-day redemption period after attempted service of notice upon the owner thereof in any manner permitted by law. In no event shall the Director dispose of any impounded and unclaimed donation drop-off bin which is the subject of a pending appeal.
(7) Exemptions. Donation drop- off bins owned, installed, operated, or used exclusively for the benefit of a religious organization or a publicly owned or non-profit privately endowed educational institution on property owned by such religious organization or educational institution are exempt from the licensing and permit requirements of this section. The term “religious organization” means any organization the activity of which is protected by Section 1(2) of the Kentucky Constitution and the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. The term “educational institution” means one which is approved or licensed by the Kentucky Board of Education, the Council on Higher Education, or an equivalent public authority of the jurisdiction where such institution is located.
(Jeff. Ord. 37-2002, adopted and effective 11-12-2002; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 162-2004, approved 10-28-2004; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 125-2007, approved 7-2-2007; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 233-2012, approved 12-24-2012, effective 2-22-2013; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 60-2013, approved 5-17-2013; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 61-2013, approved 5-22-2013; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 236-2013, approved 12-23-13; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 200-2016, approved 11-29-2016, effective 12-31-2016; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 111-2021, approved 8-17-2021; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 29-2022, approved 3-8-2022; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 003-2023, approved 2-7-2023) Penalty, see § 156.999