ABANDONED. Any structure that is vacant, unoccupied or not in use which is any of the following: neglected, dilapidated, unsanitary, vermin infested, not serviced by public utilities, dangerous to the safety of person, unfit for its intended use by reason of neglect or lack of maintenance, has become a place for the accumulation of trash or debris or is the subject of a building permit requirement and has not satisfactorily passed building inspection in the last six months or more.
ABATEMENT COSTS. The county's necessary and reasonable costs for and associated with clearing, preventing unauthorized entry to, or demolishing all or a portion of a structure or premises, removing discarded items, or taking any other action with regard to a structure or premises necessary to remedy a violation and to maintain and preserve the public health, safety and welfare in accordance with any county ordinance.
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD. The administrative body created and acting under the authority of the Local Government Code Enforcement Board Act, KRS 65.8801 to 65.8840 and §§ 31.10 through 31.25.
CODE OFFICIAL. The same meaning as a Code Enforcement Officer as set forth in this code.
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE. As defined in the Controlled Substances Act published annually in Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) §§ 1308.11 through 1308.15.
DISCARDED ITEMS. Includes but is not limited to motor vehicles, boats, and home appliances and furniture in a dilapidated or apparently inoperable condition and/or left discarded on private property for more than seven consecutive days. This definition shall not apply to a discarded item or parts thereof which is enclosed within a building or a discarded item which is stored or parked in a lawful manner on private property in connection with the business of a licensed dissembler, licensed vehicle dealer, junk yard or salvage yard, however, this exception shall not authorize the maintenance of a public or private nuisance as defined under provision of law other than this chapter.
FINAL ORDER. Any order:
GRAFFITI. Any inscription, drawing or design that is scratched, painted, sprayed or otherwise applied on any surface of any structure or object so as to be seen by the public, placed there by a person other than the owner, manager or person having lawful control of the property, and without the consent of the owner, manager or other person having lawful control of the property.
IMMINENT DANGER. A condition which is likely to cause serious or life threatening injury or death at any time or where the violation otherwise presents a serious threat to the public health, safety and welfare, or if in the absence of immediate action, the effects of the condition will be irreparable or irreversible.
IMPROVED PARKING SURFACE. Any existing gravel, contiguous area of pavers, concrete or asphalt surface generally used for parking motor vehicles. Such surfaces shall be maintained in good and safe condition, capable of performing the intended use, and give the visual appearance of a location for parking motor vehicles.
JUNK MOTOR VEHICLE. Any inoperable motor vehicle, whether repairable or not, not displaying a current valid license plate, and/or which is wrecked, partially or totally dismantled, or cannot otherwise be safely or legally operated on a public roadway, and which has remained substantially in that condition for a period of not less than 30 consecutive days.
NOTICE OF VIOLATION. Notification to a person violating a specified county ordinance providing the violator with an opportunity to remedy a violation without fines, fees or remedy charges being assessed as set forth in this chapter and §§ 31.10 through 31.25.
NUISANCE. Any nuisance as defined or described herein this property maintenance code.
OWNER. A person, association, corporation, partnership or other legal entity having a legal or equitable title in real property.
PERSON. Any individual, firm, agency, establishment, business, company, association, partnership, business trust, joint stock company, body politic or corporation.
PREMISES. A lot, plot or parcel of land, including any structures upon it.
PUBLIC ROAD or ROAD. Any municipal, county, state, federal or limited access highway or turnpike, or platted street located within a subdivision which has been approved by the Planning Commission and recorded in the County Court Clerk's office. This term shall also include bridges and bridge approaches.
REPEAT OFFENDER. A person violating the provisions of this chapter as set out herein below who has been issued the third citation for any violations of this chapter within any of the person's properties within a two year period. Only those citations that are final orders shall be included in this calculus.
(Ord. 2024-12, passed 9-9-2024)