(A) Any property which has been investigated by the Commission may only be certified as blighted or deteriorated after the Commission has determined:
(1) The owner of the property or designated agent has been sent an order by the city Building Inspector, Property Maintenance Code Official or other appropriate official to eliminate the conditions which are in violation of local codes or law;
(2) The property is vacant;
(3) The property is blighted and deteriorated; and
(4) The Commission has notified the property owner or designated agent that the property has been determined to be blighted or deteriorated and the time period for correction of the condition has expired and the property owner or agent has failed to comply with the notice.
(B) The findings required by subsection (A) shall be in writing and included in a report to the legislative body.
(C) The Commission shall notify the owner of the property or a designated agent that a determination of blight or deterioration has been made and that failure to eliminate the conditions causing the blight shall render the property subject to condemnation by the city under KRS 99.705 to 99.730. Notice shall be mailed to the owner or designated agency by certified mail, return receipt requested. However, if the address of the owner or designated agent is unknown and cannot be ascertained by the Commission in the exercise of reasonable diligence, copies of the notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the property affected. The written notice sent to the owner or his agent shall describe the conditions that render the property blighted and deteriorated, and shall demand abatement of the condition within ninety (90) days of receipt of the notice.
(D) An extension of the ninety (90) day time period may be granted by the commission if the owner or designated agency demonstrates that the period is insufficient to correct the conditions cited in the notice.
(Ord. 25:94, passed 11-14-94)