House Bill 422, an act relating to local code enforcement, was adopted by the 2016 Kentucky General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Matt Bevin.

The bill consolidates code enforcement provisions, including nuisance codes. The bill also extends lien priority provisions to all code enforcement violations code. Local governments have a right to a lien for fines, fees, and charges for violations of local code enforcement ordinances, which lien may be superior to those of prior lienholders. Local governments must implement a notification system to lienholders in order to obtain lien priority over previously filed liens. The lienholder has the right to abate the violation or pay all fines, fees, and charges for violations within 45 days of notice.

By signing up for this free electronic notification system, you will receive the Final Orders issued by the City of Glasgow Code Enforcement Board or City of Glasgow Code Officials. The electronic notifications will be sent out at least no less than once per week.

1. “Final Order” means any order:
   Issued by the Code Enforcement Board
2. Issued by a City Code Official because a violator neither paid nor contested the citation within seven (7) days. Citations listed with a status of Pending have 7 days from issuance to appeal.
3. Issued by a City Code Official because a violator failed to appear at a hearing the violator requested to contest the citation

An alleged violator may appeal a final order issued by the Code Enforcement Board directly to District Court. An appeal from a final order of a Code Enforcement Board following a hearing may be made to the Barren County District Court within thirty (30) days of the date the order is issued.

If no appeal from a final order following a hearing is filed within the time period set above, the order shall be deemed final for all purposes.

The maximum civil fine that may be imposed if the person elects to contest the citation is double the civil fine. If the Code Enforcement Board enforces a per day fine the maximum civil fine is $6,000.00 ($100.00 per day for a maximum of 60 days.)

The International Property Maintenance Code set out minimum maintenance requirements for existing structures and surrounding property in Glasgow. Property maintenance promotes safety and sanitation of:

• Structural and Weather Resistance Performance
• Vacant Structures and Land
• Surrounding Property
• Light and Ventilation
• Occupancy Limits
• Plumbing Requirements
• Mechanical and Electrical Requirements
• Means of Egress and Fire Safety Mechanisms

Violations may be reported by phone or be exposed by regular target inspections and roaming by Code Enforcement Officers.

Code Enforcement may receive Orders to:

• Repair/Demolish Substandard Structures
• Inoperable Vehicle, Debris or Eye Sore Removal
• Abate Overgrown Weeds, Shrubbery or Lawns
• Apply Fines pursuant to Code Enforcement Board Final Orders

International Property Maintenance Code