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Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances § 149.07

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Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances § 149.07
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§ 149.07 CITATION FOR CRIMINAL ACTIVITY NUISANCE.

(A) Citation for Criminal Activity Nuisance. An owner that:

(1) Fails to meet with city officials in regards to a Notice of Criminal Activity Nuisance in the instance one is issued; or

(2) Fails to enter into or comply with a Code Enforcement recommended Resolution Agreement; or

(3) Otherwise fails to abate the criminal activity nuisance,

shall be issued a Citation for Criminal Activity Nuisance. Such Citation shall be issued in accordance with LMCO § 32.283(C) and in addition to one of the other methods for notice, posted on the property pursuant to subsection LMCO § 32.283(C)(4). The Citation shall meet all of the applicable notification requirements for a Notice of Criminal Activity Nuisance.

(B) Abatement actions. A Citation issued pursuant to this Chapter shall include a civil fine pursuant to LMCO § 149.99. Code Enforcement may also issue an order in accordance with this section when it is deemed necessary to protect the health and safety of the community. Such an Order may include any of the following actions:

(1) Upon sufficient proof shown, liability to the city for any and all costs incurred by the city or its agents for police service, emergency service, or any other city service reasonably related to a violation of this chapter.

(2) Revocation of the certificate of occupancy and/or an Order to Vacate to any current tenant/occupant.

(3) Revocation of an applicable occupational license or any other applicable license or permit issued by Louisville Metro Government.

(4) Discontinuance of the furnishing of utility service by Metro Government to the premises at which the nuisance exists.