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(A) Whenever the Building Inspector determines that any premises or dwelling unit fails to meet the requirements set forth in this chapter, he or she shall issue a notice setting forth the alleged violations of this chapter and advise the owner or his or her designee, that such violation must be corrected. This notice shall:
(1) Be in writing;
(2) Set forth the alleged violations of this chapter;
(3) Describe the dwelling unit where the violations are alleged to exist or to have been committed;
(4) Provide a reasonable time, generally not to exceed 30 days, for corrections to be made;
(5) Notify the owner or his or her designee of the premises or dwelling unit responsible for compliance with the alleged violation by first-class mail at the address provided on the license application, or if none provided, to the address of record with the Kenton County Property Valuation Administrator's office; and
(6) State the time limit for correcting the violation, typically 30 days, and describe the procedure and time limit to apply for a re-inspection, reconsideration or a formal hearing.
(B) At the end of the period of time allowed for compliance, the Building Inspector shall reinspect the premises or dwelling unit described in the notice.
(Ord. 2014-10, passed 8-14-2014; Am. Ord. 2016-8, passed 11-10-2016)
Whenever an owner of any premises or dwelling unit fails, neglects, or refuses to make repairs or other corrective action, the Building Inspector may either apply to the court for appointment of a receiver to collect rents and make repairs, or proceed in accordance with the ordinances relating to demolishing dilapidated or dangerous buildings.
(Ord. 2014-10, passed 8-14-2014; Am. Ord. 2016-8, passed 11-10-2016)
(A) (1) Any person aggrieved by any notice or order of the Building Inspector issued under this chapter may file a petition setting forth his or her reasons for contesting the notice or order with the City of Ludlow Code Enforcement Board (hereinafter referred to as the "Board"), within five days of receipt of such notice or order of the Building Inspector. The petition shall state the address where mailings pertaining to the hearing and/or appeal should be mailed.
(2) Upon receipt of the petition, the Board shall set a date for a hearing and shall notify the petitioner of such date by certified mail.
(3) At the hearing the petitioner shall be given an opportunity to show cause why the notice or order of the Building Inspector should be modified or withdrawn or why the period of time permitted for compliance should be extended.
(4) After the hearing, the Board may affirm, modify, or reverse the notice or order of the Building Inspector and may grant an extension of time for the performance of any act required where there is practical difficulty or undue hardship connected with the performance of any act required by the
provisions of this chapter and that such extension is in harmony with the general purpose of this chapter to secure the public health, safety, and welfare.
(B) In addition to the other remedies herein, any license issued under this chapter may, with notice to the holder thereof, and after hearing, be revoked or suspended by the Board, if it is found by the Board that a chronic or criminal nuisance exists upon the property in compliance with the applicable provisions of the City of Ludlow Nuisance Code.
(Ord. 2014-10, passed 8-14-2014; Am. Ord. 2016-8, passed 11-10-2016)
(A) Any person conducting a business in this city without first having paid the fee to the appropriate authority and having obtained a license therefor, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined in a sum not less than $10 nor more than $100 for each offense. Each day that a business is conducted without having paid the license fee and having obtained a license, therefore shall constitute a separate offense. The violation of any provision of this chapter shall likewise be a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, the violator shall be fined in the sum of not less than $10 nor more than $100.
(B) Any person or business found to be in violation of any section of the rental license requirements as contained within this chapter shall be deemed to have committed a civil offense and shall be fined not less than $100 per day, per violation and not more than $500 per day, per violation until said violations are abated. For purposes of this chapter, each day that an individual or business is engaged in the renting, letting or leasing of real property without having first paid the license fee to the appropriate authority and having obtained the proper license therefor shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 2001-17, passed 1-10-2002; Am. Ord. 2007-14, passed 11-8-2007; Am. Ord. 2011-6, passed 4-14-2011; Am. Ord. 2012-5, passed 3-8-2012; Am. Ord. 2014-10, passed 8-14-2014; Am. Ord. 2016-8, passed 11-10-2016)