(A) (1) Fines. Whoever violates any provision of this chapter shall be fined not less than $25 nor more than $500 for the first offense. Each day’s continued violation shall constitute a separate offense and repeat offenses shall be subject to increased fines as follows:
(a) Second violation within a two year period, minimum $50;
(b) Third violation within a two year period, minimum $100; and
(c) Fourth and subsequent violations within a two year period, minimum $250.
(2) All fines are in addition to any expenses incurred by the city as a result of the violation, including court costs.
(3) This chapter shall be subject to enforcement by the Code Enforcement Board. A violation of this chapter shall be considered a civil offense in accordance with KRS 65.8808.
(B) Suspension of license and penalty to person doing business.
(1) Whenever it is brought to the attention of the City Council that a public nuisance exists and the City Council deems that there is an immediate threat to the public health, safety, welfare, the City Council may by majority vote suspend the license of any person conducting business upon the premises where the public nuisance exists.
(2) The City Clerk shall cause notice of the suspension to be served personally upon the licensee or at the premises where the public nuisance exists.
(3) Upon application of the licensee, the City Council may remove the suspension upon such terms as it may direct.
(Ord. 363-1998, passed 5-18-98; Am. Ord. 536-2014, passed 7-21-14; Am. Ord. 632-2023, passed 12-18-23)