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CODE ENFORCEMENT
Learn about common code violations, complaints, and how NPD's Code Enforcement Division can help
WHAT CODE ENFORCEMENT DOES
The Code Enforcement Division holds a vital role in maintaining community standards and enhancing the quality of life within a city. Tasked with enforcing local ordinances, this division ensures that residents and businesses comply with regulations related to property maintenance and other city codes.
The objective of Code Enforcement Officials is to achieve voluntary compliance in our neighborhoods through education, outreach, cooperation, community involvement and enforcement. By identifying and inspecting unsafe, unsanitary as well as nuisance property conditions, this Division maintains, improves, and safeguards the quality of life in our city.
COMMON QUESTIONS & COMPLAINTS
GRASS HEIGHT & TREE LIMBS
Keep grass and weeds maintained to prevent excessive growth. Trees and limbs should be trimmed away from sidewalks and streets to help keep pedestrians and vehicles safe.
JUNK & DEBRIS
Junk and debris includes items such as discarded furniture, household items, tires, car parts, paint, scrap metal, and building materials. These items must be removed from the property and properly disposed of.
GARBAGE
The City of Nicholasville requires all property owners to obtain and keep garbage services for residential and businesses in city limits. Residential property owners are required to use the garbage service the City/County has on contract.
CHICKENS
Yes, you can have chickens in the City of Nicholasville! They must be contained and not cause a nuisance or create a noise disturbance.
VEHICLES
Vehicles must be roadworthy and properly licensed. Vehicles with flat tires, expired registrations, or that are disassembled may be tagged and removed after 72 hours. Vehicles creating a traffic hazard may be towed immediately.
ENFORCEMENT
Property owners are responsible for complying with City of Nicholasville ordinances. Confirmed violations may result in notices, citations, fines, or property abatement. Unpaid fines or fees may result in liens.
HOW TO REPORT A CODE VIOLATION
Code violations may be reported using the City's online contact form, by email, or by calling (859) 885-9467.