(A) Any local government may establish by ordinance reasonable standards and procedures for the enforcement of this section. The procedures shall comply with all applicable statutes, administrative regulations, or codes. Any ordinance establishing these procedures may be enforced by any means authorized by law. Proper notice shall be given to owners before any action is taken pursuant to this section, and, prior to the demolition of any unfit or unsafe structure, the right to a hearing shall be afforded the owner.
(B) Unless imminent danger exists on the subject premises that necessitates immediate action, the city shall send, within 14 days of a final determination after hearing or waiver of hearing by the owner, a copy of the determination to any lien holder of record of the subject premises by first-class mail with proof of mailing. The lien holder of record may, within 45 days from receipt of that notice, correct the violations cited or elect to pay all civil fines assessed for the violation and all charges and fees incurred by the city in connection with the enforcement of the ordinance, including abatement costs, as permitted by subsection KRS 65.8840(8).
(KRS 65.8840(6), (7))
(C) Notification; abatement of nuisance.
(1) It shall be the duty of the Commissioner of Public Safety and Health to serve or cause to be served a notice on the owner, authorized agent, occupant, or person responsible, of any premises on which there is kept or maintained any nuisance in violation of the provision of this chapter. Such notice shall describe the nuisance so maintained and shall demand abatement of the nuisance within five days of notice, unless the nuisance constitutes an immediate danger to the health, safety, and well-being of the community, in which case notice shall demand abatement within 24 hours of notice.
(2) Notice in writing shall be served on responsible persons as stated above by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by personal service.
(Ord. 2008-004, passed 2-20-2008)