ADOPTING ORDINANCES

ORDINANCE NO. 169, SERIES 1989

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, ADOPTING, AND ENACTING AMERICAN LEGAL PUBLISHING CORPORATION'S KENTUCKY BASIC CODE AS THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PROSPECT, KENTUCKY.

   WHEREAS, The present general and permanent ordinances of the city are inadequately arranged and classified and are insufficient in form and substance for the complete preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and welfare of the city and for the proper conduct of its affairs; and

   WHEREAS, The American Legal Publishing Corporation publishes a Code of Ordinances suitable for adoption by cities in Kentucky; and

   WHEREAS, KRS 83A.060(8) establishes requirements for the maintenance and indexing of the ordinances of the city; and

   WHEREAS, KRS 83A.060(5) authorizes the city to adopt standard codes and codifications of entire bodies of local legislation by reference;

   NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF PROSPECT, STATE OF KENTUCKY:

   Section 1. American Legal Publishing Corporation's Kentucky Basic Code, as reviewed and approved by the legislative body, is adopted and enacted.

   Section 2. A summary of the subjects contained in the Kentucky Basic Code, as adopted, is as follows:

   TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS

   Chapter 10. General Provisions. This chapter contains general provisions and rules of construction that are operative throughout the code.

   TITLE III: ADMINISTRATION

   Chapter 30. Mayor-Council Plan. This chapter contains provisions dealing with the Mayor, City Council, and the Mayor- Council Plan of government.

   Chapter 31. City Officials. This chapter contains provisions dealing with city officials and employees.

   Chapter 32. City Council. This chapter contains provisions dealing with Councilmembers, rules of procedure, and passage and maintenance of ordinances.

   Chapter 33. Finance and Revenue. This chapter contains provisions dealing with municipal financial administration and municipal improvements financed by assessments.

   TITLE VII: TRAFFIC CODE

   Chapter 70. General Provisions. This chapter contains provisions applicable to the entire title and provisions dealing with traffic-control devices.

   Chapter 71. Traffic Rules. This chapter contains provisions governing the operation of vehicles, as well as provisions concerning accidents and parades.

   Chapter 72. Parking Regulations. This chapter contains provisions governing the parking of vehicles, impoundment of vehicles, and snow emergencies.

   Chapter 73. Bicycles and Motorcycles. This chapter contains provisions governing the operation of bicycles, motorcycles, and similar vehicles.

   TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS

   Chapter 90. Animals. This chapter contains provisions dealing with animals running at large; the control and treatment of animals in general; and the control, treatment, and licensing of dogs in particular.

   Chapter 91. Streets and Sidewalks. This chapter contains provisions governing streets and sidewalks in the areas of excavations and construction; road and bridge projects; and obstructions.

   Chapter 92. Nuisances. This chapter contains provisions governing conditions which constitute nuisances and the procedure for abatement of nuisances.

   Chapter 93. Fireworks and Explosives. This chapter contains regulations dealing with fireworks, explosives, and fire prevention.

   Chapter 94. Littering. This chapter contains regulations dealing with littering, hauling loose materials, and posting notices.

   TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS

   Chapter 110. General Licensing Provisions. This chapter contains general provisions dealing with the licensing of trades, businesses, and professions in the city.

   Chapter 111. Prohibited Business and Commercial Activities. This chapter lists references to sections of the Kentucky Penal Code (KRS Chapters 500 through 534) which relate to business and commercial activities and the appropriate penalty classes.

   Chapter 112. Peddlers, Itinerant Merchants, and Solicitors. This chapter contains provisions dealing with the licensing and regulation of peddlers, itinerant merchants, and solicitors.

   TITLE XIII: GENERAL OFFENSES

   Chapter 130. Offenses Against Persons. This chapter lists references to sections of the Kentucky Penal Code (KRS Chapters 500 through 534) which relate to offenses against persons and the appropriate penalty classes.

   Chapter 131. Family Offenses. This chapter lists references to sections of the Kentucky Penal Code (KRS Chapters 500 through 534) which relate to offenses against the family and the appropriate penalty classes.

   Chapter 132. Offenses Against Property. This chapter lists references to sections of the Kentucky Penal Code (KRS Chapters 500 through 534) which relate to offenses against property and the appropriate penalty classes.

   Chapter 133. Offenses Against Public Morals. This chapter lists references to sections of the Kentucky Penal Code (KRS Chapters 500 through 534) which relate to offenses against public morals and the appropriate penalty classes.

   Chapter 134. Gambling Offenses. This Chapter lists references to sections of the Kentucky Penal Code (KRS Chapters 500 through 534) which prohibit the most common gambling offenses and specify appropriate penalty classes.

   Chapter 135. Offenses Against Public Administration and Justice.

   This chapter lists references to sections of the Kentucky Penal Code (KRS Chapters 500 through 534) which relate to public administration and justice and the appropriate penalty classes.

   Chapter 136. Offenses Against Public Order. This chapter lists references to sections of the Kentucky Penal Code (KRS Chapters 500 through 534) which relate to public order and the appropriate penalty classes.

   Chapter 137. Sexual Offenses. This chapter lists references to sections of the Kentucky Penal Code (KRS Chapters 500 through 534) which relate to sexual offenses and the appropriate penalty classes.

   Chapter 138. Inchoate Offenses. This chapter lists references to sections of the Kentucky Penal Code (KRS Chapters 500 through 534) which relate to inchoate offenses and the appropriate penalty classes.

   Chapter 139. General Penalty for Title XIII. This chapter sets out statutory provisions governing fines and imprisonment for misdemeanors and felonies listed in Title XIII.

   Section 3. A copy of the Kentucky Basic Code, as adopted, shall accompany this ordinance and shall be made a part of the permanent records of the city pursuant to KRS 83A.060(5).

   Section 4. This ordinance shall be published in accordance with KRS 83A.060(9) and shall become effective at the earliest date as provided by law.

Passed: 4-17-89

Attest:                                       Donald Cowley /s/

                                        Mayor

                                       Joyce A. Slusher /s/

                                           Clerk