(A) Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, remove, demolish, use or occupy any structure or equipment regulated by this chapter, or cause same to be done, contrary to or in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.
(B) Prosecution of violation. If any person fails to comply with a notice of violation or order served pursuant to this chapter, as determined by a site reinspection performed by the Code Enforcement Officer or his or her designee, the Code Enforcement Officer may bring criminal charges against the person or persons responsible for violating the provisions of this chapter.
(C) Other remedies.
(1) The amount of the costs of any repairs, replacement, or removal, confiscation, immediate evacuation, discontinuance of utilities, or demolition carried out by the city pursuant to this section, including all costs for labor, materials, travel and filing, and administrative costs of fifteen percent (15%) of the above, shall be charged against the owner of the real estate upon which the premises is located.
(2) Upon failure of the owner to effect payment of such costs, a lien to bear interest at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum, from the date of such lien until paid, shall be placed by the city against the real estate upon which the structure is located. In addition to the aforesaid remedy or any other remedy authorized by law and pursuant to KRS 65.8840(7), the owner of the property upon which a lien has been attached pursuant to this section shall be personally liable for the amount of the lien, including all interest, civil penalties and other charges and the city may bring a civil action against the owner and shall have the same remedies as provided for the recovery of a debt owed.
(D) Abatement of violation. The imposition of the penalties herein prescribed shall not preclude the City Attorney from instituting appropriate action to restrain, correct or abate a violation, or to prevent illegal occupancy of a building, structure or premises, or to stop an illegal act, conduct of business or utilization of the building, structure or premises.
(Ord. 07-14, passed 6-11-07) Penalty, see § 156.99