Chapter 11 Development Review Procedures Part 10 Enforcement

11.10.1 Right of Entry

Upon representation of official credentials, any zoning enforcement officer may enter during reasonable hours any premises covered by these regulations for the purposes of determining compliance with the provisions of this ordinance or conditions established at the time of development approval.

11.10.2 Notice of Violation and Stop Use Order

Upon determining that use of property is being maintained contrary to the provisions of these regulations, the zoning enforcement officer may issue a notice of violation and order requiring such use to stop immediately. Upon receipt of a notice of violation and stop use order, the property owner or his agent, or the person so using the property shall immediately stop the use. The notice of violation and stop use order shall be given to the owner of the property or his agent, or to the person using the property. The notice shall state specifically the regulation or ordinance being violated. Notice may be given by hand delivery or by registered mail to the owner, his agent or the person using the property.

Citations

Zoning enforcement officers may issue citations in accordance with KRS 100.991 to any person or entity who fails to stop use or otherwise remedy the violation immediately as required by Part 11.10.2.

Penalties

Any person or entity who violates any provision of this Code shall be fined not less than $10.00 nor more than $500.00 for each violation. Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense.

11.10.3 Enforcement of Binding Elements

Enforcement of binding elements and conditions of approval shall occur in accordance with KRS 100.401 through KRS 100.419; applicable local ordinances; and applicable Planning Commission Policies and Procedures.