City of Bowling Green, Kentucky

Citation Number:
2024-00011196.10

Date Issued:
Tue, Oct 8, 2024 8:07 AM

Status:
Final Order

Total Citation Amount:
$1,005.54

Name of Person Cited:
MURRAY DARWIN N & SYLVIA L

Property in Violation:
123 15TH AVE W
BOWLING GREEN KY 42101
PVA Parcel #: 039B15 112

Property Owner:
MURRAY DARWIN N & SYLVIA L
123 W 15TH AVE
BOWLING GREEN KY 421012801

Code Compliance Officer:
McKenna Tabor

Inspection Date:
Tue, Oct 8, 2024 8:30 AM

Code:
IPMC 109.1.3 Structure Unfit for Human Occupancy

Code Description:
A structure is unfit for human occupancy whenever the code official finds that such structure is unsafe, unlawful or, because of the degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks maintenance, is insanitary, vermin or rat infested, contains filth and contamination, or lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary or heating facilities or other essential equipment required by this code, or because the location of the structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure or to the public. The shed located to the rear of the property is not intended for residential purposes, has no utilities, sanitary or heating facilities, and other essential equipment.

Code:
IPMC 3.302.1 Sanitation General Requirements / Exterior Property Areas

Code Description:
All exterior property and premises shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. The occupant shall keep that part of the exterior property which such occupant occupies or controls in a clean and sanitary condition. The exterior of this property is not maintained in a clean/sanitary condition.

Code:
IPMC 3.304.13.1 Glazing General Requirements / Exterior Structure / Window, Skylight & Door Frames

Code Description:
The exterior of a structure shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose a threat to the public health, safety or welfare. Every window, skylight, door and frame shall be kept in sound condition, good repair and weather tight. All glazing materials shall be maintained free from cracks and holes. There is at least one broken/boarded/missing window on a structure at this location.

Code:
IPMC 3.308.1 Accumulation of Rubbish or Garbage General Requirements / Rubbish & Garbage

Code Description:
All exterior property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage. There is an accumulation of rubbish/garbage outdoors on the property.

Code:
IPMC 3.308.3.- Disposal of Garbage General Requirements / Rubbish & Garbage / Disposal of Garbage

Code Description:
Every occupant of a structure shall dispose of garbage in a clean and sanitary manner by placing such garbage in an approved garbage disposal facility or approved garbage containers. There are piles of discarded/rotten food on the exterior property not properly disposed of.

Code:
BGKY C27 27.4.02.a.2 Unfit for Human Habitation 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: A building that has become or is so dilapidated, decayed, unsafe, unsanitary or which so utterly fails to provide the amenities essential to decent living that it is unfit for human habitation or is likely to cause sickness or disease or injury to health, safety or general welfare of those living therein; 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. The shed located to the rear of the property does not have utilities or adequate facilities to contribute to decent living conditions.

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. This property is not maintained in good condition.

Code:
BGKY C27 27.5.04.a Duty of Maint of Streets, Sidewalks, Drainage Areas & Public Way

Code Description:
No person shall place, throw, deposit or allow to accumulate or grow or cause to be erected or placed on any street, alley, sidewalk, gutter, or any other public right-of-way, easement or public property, any building, brick mailbox, column, rubbish, garbage, construction or demolition debris, landscaping debris, furniture, signs, large rocks or boulders, fences, posts, stakes, weeds, inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle, junk or scrap metal as hereinabove declared to be a public nuisance, abandoned property or any other obstruction or encroachment of any nature and any other materials which may do injury to any person, animal or property, including any person traveling on the street, alley, sidewalk or other public property, except for premises authorized by the City for such purposes. Accumulation of junk, garbage/rubbish, and other undesirable materials have accumulated and spilled over onto the City alley.

Code:
BGKY C27 27.5.05.a Junk; Scrap Metal Property Code / Nuisances / Certain Conditions Declared a Nuisance

Code Description:
The storage of junk motor vehicles, motor vehicle parts, storage tanks, refuse/trash containers not being served by garbage collection franchisees, junk machinery, machinery parts, abandoned, discarded or unused appliances, objects neglected and not being used for their intended purpose, unused containers, objects or equipment in unusable condition such as stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers and similar equipment, or scrap metal within the City limits, except on premises authorized by the City for such purposes; There is junk/scrap on the premises. Please remove any and all junk/scrap from the premises.

Code:
BGKY C27 27.5.05.c Exterior Use or Storage of Indoor Furniture Property Code / Nuisances / Certain Conditions Declared a Nuisance

Code Description:
It shall be unlawful for the owner, occupant or person having control or management of any public or private land within the City to permit a public nuisance to develop thereon. Public nuisances include, but are not limited to, the following conditions: Exterior use or storage of indoor furniture. The use or storage of furniture which is upholstered or not designed for outdoor use in an uncovered or exposed area in which it is likely to decay, decompose or retain moisture causing a health hazard There is indoor furniture at an outdoor location on the premises. Please remove any and all indoor furniture from outdoors.

Code:
BGKY C27 27.5.05.e Nauseous Substances or Odors Property Code / Nuisances / Certain Conditions Declared a Nuisance

Code Description:
The permitting of any manure, rubbish or filth, animal carcass, decaying animal or vegetable matter, excessive animal excrement or any foul or nauseous substance, or nauseous or offensive odor to be emitted or to be discharged out of or flow from the premises; There are piles of food and other unsanitary items accumulated on the exterior property that emit nauseous odors.

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.l Attractive nuisances

Code Description:
The allowing of any physical condition, use or occupancy of any property or premises to be an attractive nuisance to children, or for illicit purposes, crime, drugs and/or vagrancy, including, but not limited to abandoned buildings, vacant lots, wells, shafts, standing pools of water, sinkholes, basements, excavations, retaining walls, and unsafe fences. Refrigerators, freezers, ice chests, ice boxes or any similar airtight box or container at an outdoor location which has a locking device inoperable from within, shall first unhinge and remove the door or lid and detach the locking device from the door or lid. Refrigerators, freezers, ice chests, or ice boxes in use at an outdoor location shall be equipped with an exterior locking device to prevent unintended access; This property attracts and harbors vagrants and is a source for criminal activity.

Code:
BGKY C27 27.5.05.n Hoarding of materials

Code Description:
The accumulation of materials, trash, food, newspapers, magazines, old clothes and other items that create a serious fire or health hazard that can cause disease, contribute to vermin and/or insect infestations, affect the occupants of the building, neighbors, public safety personnel and the general public, or contribute to an unsanitary environment unfit for human habitation; There There is an accumulation of rubbish/garbage outdoors on the property.

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 at least one pool of standing/stagnant water on the property.