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ORDINANCE 2006-4-7104
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 42-46(c)
AND REVISING (d) — (f) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY:
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SECTION 1. That Section 42-46 (c) is hereby amended to read as
follows:
(e) gav4ngs elause. Nothing in dais seetion or- in the pr-epe
maintenanee eede hereby adopted shall be eenstfued to affeet any suit or- pr-eeeeding
(c) Enhanced Standards for Fountain Avenue Revitalization Project.
In addition to the International Property Maintenance Code, 2006 edition, and property
maintenance ordinances currently adopted by the City of Paducah, the following
additional Enhanced Standards are adopted to supplement the aforementioned regulations
in order to bolster the Fountain Avenue Revitalization Proi ect.
C' (1) Physical Boundaries of the Fountain Avenue Revitalization
Project. These Enhanced Standards shall apply to all structures encompassing the
following_geog_raphic district located within the City, of Paducah:
Beginning at a point in the centerline of North 13th Street in line
with an alley between Jefferson Street and Monroe Street, going in
a westerly direction to a point in a public alley intersection at a
point between Jefferson Street and Monroe Street, one half block
east of Fountain Avenue, then in a southerly direction to the north
right of way line with Jefferson Street, then west with the north
right of way line of Jefferson Street to the intersection of an alley
one half block west of Fountain Avenue, then in a northerly
direction one half block west of Fountain Avenue to a point at the
intersection of an alley half block west of Fountain Avenue and
Park Avenue, including the lots west of the circular area of
Fountain Avenue, then in an easterly direction down Park Avenue
to a point in the center line of 13th Street, then in a southerly
direction down the centerline of 13th Street to the point of
beginning.
(2) Application of Enhanced Standards. The followingitems
tems
i determine the circumstances in which the Enhanced Standards shall apply to all structures
located within the geographic district described in Section 42-46(c)(1) above.
a. All rehab work, additions, or repairs with a combined value
of work and materials of more than Ten Thousand Dollars
($10,000.00) shall require the structure to come under
compliance with the new regulations set forth in this
Section 42-46(c). If the combined value of work and
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(c) Enhanced Standards for Fountain Avenue Revitalization Project.
In addition to the International Property Maintenance Code, 2006 edition, and property
maintenance ordinances currently adopted by the City of Paducah, the following
additional Enhanced Standards are adopted to supplement the aforementioned regulations
in order to bolster the Fountain Avenue Revitalization Proi ect.
C' (1) Physical Boundaries of the Fountain Avenue Revitalization
Project. These Enhanced Standards shall apply to all structures encompassing the
following_geog_raphic district located within the City, of Paducah:
Beginning at a point in the centerline of North 13th Street in line
with an alley between Jefferson Street and Monroe Street, going in
a westerly direction to a point in a public alley intersection at a
point between Jefferson Street and Monroe Street, one half block
east of Fountain Avenue, then in a southerly direction to the north
right of way line with Jefferson Street, then west with the north
right of way line of Jefferson Street to the intersection of an alley
one half block west of Fountain Avenue, then in a northerly
direction one half block west of Fountain Avenue to a point at the
intersection of an alley half block west of Fountain Avenue and
Park Avenue, including the lots west of the circular area of
Fountain Avenue, then in an easterly direction down Park Avenue
to a point in the center line of 13th Street, then in a southerly
direction down the centerline of 13th Street to the point of
beginning.
(2) Application of Enhanced Standards. The followingitems
tems
i determine the circumstances in which the Enhanced Standards shall apply to all structures
located within the geographic district described in Section 42-46(c)(1) above.
a. All rehab work, additions, or repairs with a combined value
of work and materials of more than Ten Thousand Dollars
($10,000.00) shall require the structure to come under
compliance with the new regulations set forth in this
Section 42-46(c). If the combined value of work and
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materials as described above is less than Ten Thousand
Dollars ($10,000.00), then only the work permitted must
come into compliance with these standards.
b. The code enforcement officials of the City of Paducah shall
administer the enhanced standards set forth in this Section
42-46(c).
The interpretation and enforcement of any and all portions
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of these enhanced standards enumerated in this Section 42-
46(c) shall remain within the sound discretion of the code
enforcement officials of the City of Paducah. Further, the
code enforcement officials of the City of Paducah shall
have original jurisdiction to resolve ani disputes related to
or arising under this Section 42-46(c).
C. Lack of progress towards compliance with these enhanced
standards shall constitute a valid cause for penafty under
this Section 42-46(c). Lack of progress shall be defined as
progress less than that which a two -person crew could
reasonably be expected to achieve while working a
minimum of 144 work hours per month.
(3)
The Enhanced Standards for the Fountain Avenue Revitalization
Project. The following
enhanced standards shall apply to all structures located within the
eo aphic district described in Section 42-46(c)(1) above.
a.
Any work commenced in order to coldly with these enhanced
standards shall be performed in a professional, highly skilled, and
workman -like manner and comply with anygpplicable
manufacturer's instructions and methods.
b.
The foundation of all structures shall be level, plumb, and have
adequate footings to carry the weight of the structure, and such
footings shall be constructed with approved methods and materials.
C.
Wooden joists, beams, columns, piers, posts, sills, and anyther
load-bearing or framing component member shall be free of rot,
infestation, previous damage, or otherwise weakened or
compromised wood. Any such compromised material must be
removed and replaced. All load-bearing members shall be of
adequate size and dimension. Treated lumber shall be used in all
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replacement framing where required by the building code of the
City of Paducah.
d.
All masonry surfaces shall be tight, dust free, and spall free.
Mortar joints shall be strong and properly adhered to surrounding
surfaces. Brick lines shall be string line straight and wall lines
shall be plumb. The requirements of this subsection shall apply
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both to exterior and interior foundation walls. An inspection and
approval of the sub -surface material shall be required prior to the
installation of any foundation covering or obscuring material such
as mortar, wood, metal, or any other similar material.
e.
Piers shall have adequate -sized footings and all bearing surfaces
shall be flat and tight and have a properly installed termite shield.
Piers shall be adequately Waged and the material used shall be
approved for use in that location.
f.
All materials in contact with the ground shall be listed for ground
contact.
g.
Yard surface finished grades around foundations shall be graded to
direct water away from the structure, but not to anYadjacent
property. The crawlspace grade shall not be lower than the exterior
landscapedrg ade.
h.
Any siding used on structures shall be wood lap siding_(no sheet
material allowed), hardi board siding (smooth side only), vinyl,
brick, or stone. Imitation, manufactured brick, or manufactured
stone materials shall not be allowed for the siding of any structure.
However, vinyl siding shall only be allowed in rehabilitation work
for soffit, eaves, roof dormers or the like, or gable ends over brick
walls, or where the existing material is removed down to the studs
and new sheeting is installed. All trim shall be wood or handiplank
(smooth side only) in nature.
i.
Existing finish siding shall be removed prior to the installation of
any new siding. In no case shall there be more than one laver of
existing finished exterior siding. All siding and trim shall be
maintained in good condition free of andarnage, separations,
cracks, holes, warping or other deterioration of any kind. Existing
vinyl siding and trim shall be maintained in a clean, neat and
orderly condition without any noticeable build-up of mold, dirt,
heavy dust layers or other unsightly material.
j.
All siding and trim shall be properly and securely fastened to
structural elements with appropriate fasteners.
k.
All composition roof shingles shall match in color, grade, and
profile. Composition shingles shall have tight, even grains, in
which the shingle body is not visible. Composition shingles shall
not have curling of any nature or degree. All flashing shall be
generally rust -free and in good condition.
1.
Metal roofing shall not exhibit a dented appearance as a result of
the installation process or for any other reason. All roofing
installation shall be straight and maintain the appearance of a
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constant reveal, where applicable (i.e. not applicable to built-up
roofs). All roofing materials shall be new or in like -new condition
during the installation process.
M.
All roof edges shall be neatly trimmed and any metal flashing shall
be rust -resistant and dent -free.
n.
Rehabilitation projects, where the expected total rehabilitation cost
is anticipated to exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00),
shall require the replacement of mechanical systems including
HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, unless it can be shown that such
systems have been replaced in their entirpty within the previous
five (5) years from the date of the permit application or other
satisfactory proof can be made that such mechanical systems are
functioning efficiently and safely:
o.
Gutters and downspouts shall be properly maintained, properly
attached to the structure, clear of debris, and shall not be allowed to
discharge water that could potentially create a public or private
nuisance. Severely dented gutters or downspouts shall be replaced
immediately.
P.
All accessory structures shall be regulated by the same standards as
the principal structures.
q_.
All doors and windows shall be maintained in good condition,
without dents holes, or other damage. Glass used in any door or
window shall not be cracked or broken. Double insulated glass
units shall be in like -new condition with intact factory seals. Any
glazing co pound used shall be fresh and painted. All joints shall
be tight.
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All exterior surfaces requiring paint as a protective coating shall be
painted and M previously painted surfaces must be maintained in
an aesthetically pleasing manner. Previously painted surfaces shall
be cleaned scraped primed, and caulked prior to painting of any
kind. Unpainted surfaces shall be primed and caulked prior to the
occurrence of any_painting on said surface. Exterior painted
surfaces shall have a minimum of two coats of exterior grade fmish
ap int.
S.
No chi ppin peeling, or flaking paint shall be allowed. Painted
surfaces that exhibit mold, spores, or other discolorations shall be
treated to remove same or shall be replaced.
t.
All exterior physical improvements such as fences, sidewalks,
retaining walls fountains, garden ornamentation, planters, railings,
and other similar decorative installations shall be maintained in a
clean and neat manner free of any deterioration.
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U. Items such as missing fasteners, tilting or leaning fences, posts,
rails, rust or discoloration of materials, heaving concrete, missing
bricks, missing fence, wall, or deck components, and all such like
items shall be replaced.
SECTION 2. That Section 42-46 (d) -(f) is hereby revised to read as
follows:
(e) (d) Savings clause. Nothing in this section or in the property
maintenance code hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding in
any pending court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of
action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in
subsection (b) above; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost,
impaired or affected by this section.
(d4 (e) Conflicts. If any conflicts exist between the International Property
Maintenance Code and the Kentucky Building Code, the Kentucky Building Code shall
take precedence and control over all such matters.
(e) (D Collection of costs incurred by city. The city shall be entitled to
recover from any responsible party or parties all reasonable attorney fees and other costs
and expenses incurred by the city by reason of the collection upon and the enforcement of
the responsible party's or parties' liability, and the lien which secures same, under the
International Property Maintenance Code as adopted by the city or under KRS 82.720.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be read on two separate days and will
become effective upon summary publication pursu o ter 424
William Paxton, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Introduced by the Board of Commissioners, April 11, 2006
Adopted by the Board of Commissioners, April 18, 2006
( Recorded by City Clerk, April 18, 2006
Published by The Paducah Sun, April 25, 2006
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