The Louisville Metro Council approved an ordinance amending Chapter 156 of the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances. This amendment introduces the definition of 'Clear Boarding' and establishes requirements for vacant, at-risk properties. Clear boarding involves securing accessible entry points of a property using polycarbonate or other approved materials to prevent unauthorized entry. The ordinance aims to reduce crime, fire hazards, and associated costs for public services, while protecting the interior structures of vacant properties for potential rehabilitation. Properties at enhanced risk of illegal entry, such as those with repeated code violations, fire hazards, or a history of police responses, will be required to utilize clear boarding. The ordinance outlines procedures for emergency boardings by the Code Official and provides for owner appeals. It also clarifies condemnation notices, placarding, and the process for residents to retrieve personal keepsakes from condemned or clear-boarded structures.