ORDINANCE NO. _____, SERIES 2022
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 156 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE REDUCTION OF FINES AND COSTS FOR OWNER OCCUPIED PROPERTIES.
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SPONSORED BY: COUNCIL MEMBER PURVIS
WHEREAS, the transfer of generational wealth, including multi-generational family property is a challenge for many of citizens of Louisville Metro;
WHEREAS, to be addressed equitably, this issue will at times require some forbearance on the part of Louisville Metro Government, as the requirements of home ownership becomes a challenge for many of our senior citizens; and
WHEREAS, this amendment will enhance the ability of Louisville Metro to ensure that generational wealth stays within the family and encourage the growth of our local communities while at the same time encouraging compliance with Chapter 156.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. LMCO Section 156.999 is amended as follows:
? 156.999 PENALTY.
(A) Any violation of ? 156.057(B) shall be classified as a civil offense and shall be enforced through the Code Enforcement Board as provided in ?? 32.275 et seq. or as it may be amended. The civil penalty shall be in accordance with the penalty schedule as set forth in Appendix A, Exhibit A. Each day that a violation continues after a citation has been issued or notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
(B) Any violation of ? 156.057(B)(1) or (2) shall be classified as a civil offense and shall be enforced through the Code Enforcement Board as provided in ?? 32.275 et seq. or as it may be amended. The civil penalty shall be in accordance with the penalty schedule as set forth in Appendix A, Exhibit B. Each day that a violation continues after a citation has been issued or notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
(C) (1) Any person violating a...
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