KRS 100.407: Specific powers of planning commissions to enforce binding elements.

Each planning commission which is given the authority by the local government to

enforce binding elements shall have the power to:

(1) Adopt rules and regulations to govern its operation and the conduct of its hearings

that are consistent with the requirements of KRS 100.401 to 100.419.

(2) Conduct hearings to determine whether there has been a violation of a binding

element.

(3) Subpoena alleged violators, witnesses, and evidence to its hearings. Subpoenas

issued by the planning commission may be served by any land use enforcement

officer.

(4) Take testimony under oath. The chairman of the planning commission may

administer oaths to witnesses prior to their testimony before the planning

commission on any matter.

(5) Make findings and issue orders that are n ecessary to remedy any violation of a

binding element.

(6) Impose civil fines as authorized in the ordinance on any person found to have

violated any binding element that the planning commission is authorized to enforce.