City of Bowling Green, Kentucky

Citation Number:
2024-00004016.1

Date Issued:
Thu, Apr 25, 2024 2:27 PM

Status:
Final Order

Total Citation Amount:
$505.04

Name of Person Cited:
RIVAS VICTOR

Property in Violation:
1865 WALDEN RD
BOWLING GREEN KY 42101
PVA Parcel #: 028A16 077

Property Owner:
RIVAS VICTOR
1865 WALDEN RD
BOWLING GREEN KY 421014260

Code Compliance Officer:
Will Meng

Inspection Date:
Thu, Apr 25, 2024 8:30 AM

Code:
IPMC 3.303.1 Swimming Pools General Requirements / Swimming Pools, Spas & Hot Tubs

Code Description:
Swimming pools shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, and in good repair. It was observe at this location that the pool is not maintained in a clean/sanitary condition.

Code:
BGKY C27 27.4.02.a.6 Vacant Building Not Secured Property Code / Amendments to Property Maintenance Code / Unsafe / Problem Structures / Unsafe / Problem Structures Defined

Code Description:
An unsafe / problem structure is defined as a building or other structure that poses a nuisance or danger to the public, police department or fire department and includes, but is not limited to the definition in the International Property Maintenance Code, as well as the following: Any vacant building or structure not secured from entry or the elements. C27.5.02.a.b Compliance Time Period When an unsafe / problem structure, not in danger of structural collapse, has been closed and secured from entry and the elements by the property owner and the structure continues to remain closed and secured from entry and the elements by approved methods, it may remain standing in a safe condition for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of the condemnation, fire, or damage from other means, or the date of the release of the property from a governmental, criminal, fire or explosives investigation, at which time an application must have been made for a building permit to repair or for a demolition permit. If a building permit is requested and approved, repair or renovation work to bring the property into compliance must be completed within sixty (60) days of the date of the issuance of the permit. If a demolition permit is requested and approved, demolition must be initiated within five (5) days and must be completed within thirty (30) days of the date of the issuance of the demolition permit. C27.5.02.a.c Failure to Comply Failure of the property owner to obtain the required permit(s) in the specified time and/or to keep the structure closed and secured from entry shall constitute permission to an official, employee, or other authorized agent of the City to enter upon the property to remedy the situation and to abate the nuisance by demolition and removal of the unsafe / problem structure. It was observed that the back door was unsecured while on the property issuing a citation for grass. This property has not had electricity since 11/23

Code:
BGKY C27 27.5.03 Duty of Maintenance of Private Property Property Code / Nuisances

Code Description:
It shall be unlawful to place, leave, deposit or keep discarded and/or dilapidated items or objects, trash, garbage, junk and/or rubbish on any private property in the City. Such discarded and/or dilapidated items or objects, trash, garbage, junk and/or rubbish are declared to be a public nuisance. No person owning, leasing, occupying or having charge of any property or premises shall maintain or keep any nuisance thereon, nor shall any such person keep or maintain such property or premises in a manner which could cause a substantial reduction in the value of the other property in the area in which such property or premises are located. The premises shall be maintain or keep any nuisance thereon, nor shall any such person keep the premises in a manner which could cause a substantial reduction in the value of the other such property or premises are located.

Code:
BGKY C27 27.5.05.k Scattered garbage Property Code / Nuisances / Certain Conditions Declared a Nuisance

Code Description:
The throwing, placing or scattering of any garbage, rubbish, trash or other refuse over or upon any premises, or the allowing of any scattered garbage, rubbish, trash or other refuse to remain on a property. No refuse/trash shall be stored or accumulated in a manner that allows for blowing or scattering onto adjacent properties; There is garbage scattered on the premises. Please remove. Also please ensure that garbage and trash are properly disposed of to avoid scattering of rubbish/garbage.

Code:
BGKY C27 27.5.05.q Tires

Code Description:
The outdoor storage of unused, scrap or waste tires in any amount is deemed a hazard to public health and safety and a fire hazard, and is prohibited within the City limits, except on premises authorized by the City for such purposes. Unused, scrap or waste tires shall not be placed at the curb or placed with refuse awaiting collection, and shall be properly recycled or disposed of by the owner. There is a tire/tires located outdoors on the property. Please remove. (Also note that Scott Waste will not pick up tires, they must be taken to an approved tire recycler.)

Code:
BGKY C27 27.5.05.i Standing or stagnant water

Code Description:
All standing or stagnant water in which mosquitoes, flies or other insects can multiply, or which causes nauseous or offensive odor; There is a pool/hot tub at this location that is not maintained in good repair and/or has standing or stagnant water.