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An Ordinance amending Section 13-13(b) of the Code of Ordinances of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government to create a Recovery Residence License and establish fees relating thereto; creating a new Article of Chapter 13 of the Code of Ordinances of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (Article VII - Recovery Residences), adopting state law requirements for certification of recovery residences; exercising concurrent local authority regarding recovery residences by requiring individuals or entities operating recovery residences to obtain a Recovery Residence License for each recovery residence and to provide the information required for a Recovery Residence License, including proof of certification; adopting enforcement procedures by authorizing civil citations and civil penalties for violations and establishing appeal procedures, abatement requirements, and rehousing requirements; designating the Administrative Hearing Board as the Code Enforcement Board with jurisdiction to hear appeals; authorizing liens and such other relief as may be appropriate to enforce compliance with the requirements for recovery residences; and authorizing the Div. of Revenue to adopt any amended policies or procedures to effectuate the purposes of this Ordinance, all effective upon passage of Council. [Council Office, Hall]
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WHEREAS, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government acknowledges the need for effective recovery residences to help enable recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction as part of comprehensive addiction recovery services in Fayette County; and
WHEREAS, the lack of minimum operating standards or regulations relating to recovery residences, recovery homes, sober living residences, and alcohol-free, drug-free, and other intoxicating substance-free homes for unrelated individuals have created an environment at times unsafe, hazardous, and detrimental towards the community and persons in need of such recovery services, promptin...
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