Meetings: As Needed on the 4th Thursday, 6:30 PM
Elkton City Hall
71 Public Square
The Code Enforcement Board was created by the City in 2003. The creation of a CEB was authorized by the State of Kentucky to allow local governments to issue remedial orders and to impose civil fines as an inexpensive alternative to ensure compliance with local ordinances. The only other alternative a City has to enforce local ordinances is to take the case to court, which takes a lot of time and money for both the City and the offender.
71 Public Square
The Code Enforcement Board was created by the City in 2003. The creation of a CEB was authorized by the State of Kentucky to allow local governments to issue remedial orders and to impose civil fines as an inexpensive alternative to ensure compliance with local ordinances. The only other alternative a City has to enforce local ordinances is to take the case to court, which takes a lot of time and money for both the City and the offender.
First, a Citation Officer will issue a Notice of Violation to an offender. This Notice will explain the violation and how to correct it. The Notice will also give a date by which time the violation shall be corrected. If the violation is not corrected by the date on the Notice, the Citation Officer will then issue a Citation charging the offender with a civil offense. The Citation gives the offender two choices. First, the offender may not contest the citation and, within seven days, pay a small penalty and correct the violation by a given date. Second, the offender may contest the violation and, within seven days, request a hearing before the CEB.
If the offender chooses to have a hearing, and is found to have committed the violation, a larger penalty will be imposed by the CEB (usually double the fine if the violation is not contested.) If the offender requests a hearing, the CEB will hold a public hearing to receive evidence of the violation. The offender will also have the opportunity to present their case. After receiving all evidence and testimony, the CEB may issue orders necessary to remedy a violation and may impose civil fines.