Code Enforcement

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You can report suspected violations by calling (859) 331-8980. Citizens may also email a complaint to codes@pdskc.org

Please Note: All complaints are prioritized as they are received; public safety issues will take priority over all other matters.

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If you have received a Notice of Violation from Code Enforcement, it means a complaint has been submitted regarding the condition of the indicated property. In addition, an officer has inspected the property and found violations. 

A: The International Property Maintenance Code outlines minimum acceptable standards as it pertains to the condition and appearance of all structures and violations of these ordinances may result in the issuance of a notice by Code Enforcement.

A: A nuisance violation is a condition that, in addition to those set out in the Property Maintenance Code, are declared to be public nuisances and are prohibited. Each jurisdiction served by PDS may adopt their own Nuisance Ordinance within their City or County Code of Ordinances that specifically enumerates the conditions designated as public nuisances.

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Please review the notice carefully. If you have any questions about the violations mentioned or the process related to the notice, we highly recommend that you contact the code enforcement officer. The contact information for the case officer is on the notice. If you are unable to reach the case officer, please contact Planning and Development Services at (859) 331-8980.

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A Notice of Violation specifies the compliance deadline and the potential consequences if the deadline is not met. In emergencies where a violation poses a risk to others, the property owner or officers may need to address the violation immediately or within an abbreviated timeframe. It is crucial to carefully review the Notice of Violation to determine the specific compliance deadline. Typically, the initial compliance period is 14 days. If necessary, officers may grant additional time for compliance.

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The property owner can appeal a citation by submitting a written appeal within seven (7) days of the Date of Issuance. If the property owner fails to appeal within this time frame, it will be considered that they have waived their right to appeal, the violations were indeed present on the property, and the citation was issued correctly. Any appeal request received after the specified time cannot be granted.

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If you have filed your appeal within the legal time frame allocated, your appeal will be processed. You will receive correspondence stating what day and time your appeal hearing will be held.

All hearings related to appeals, unless otherwise noted, will take place at the PDS offices.

Appeal request form

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Additional time is commonly provided, but it is important for the property owner to ask for this time. Lack of communication with the case officer could result in the issuance of unnecessary citations or abatement actions.

 

No additional time can be granted when violations present an immediate danger or safety risk. If you are issued an emergency notice, please contact the case officer immediately.

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All payments related to citations, invoiced abatement costs, or liens should be made to Planning and Development Services (PDS) and mailed or delivered to:

PDS
1840 Simon Kenton Way, Ste 3400
Covington, KY 41011
 

If a property owner is issued a citation or invoiced property abatement costs and they do not make arrangements to pay these costs within 14 days of their issuance, then the outstanding amount may be converted to a lien on the property. The lien will accumulate at an interest rate established by ordinance until the lien is paid. Please include a copy of the citation, invoice and/or documents clearly identifying the referenced property to ensure proper credit occurs.

**Please Note: The removal of a lien may take up to 30 days to occur.