Kentucky Revised Statutes Title IX. Counties, Cities, and Other Local Units § 82.650.Definitions for KRS 82.660 and 82.670

(1) “Major structural change” means structural alterations and structural repairs made within any twelve (12) month period costing in excess of fifty percent (50%) of the physical value of the structure, as determined by comparison of the extent/value of the alterations involved and the replacement value of the structure at the time the plans for the alteration are approved, using the Building Officials Conference of America (BOCA) chart for construction cost;

(2) “Ordinary repairs” means nonstructural reconstruction or renewal of any part of an existing building for the purpose of its maintenance or decoration, and shall include but not be limited to the replacement or installation of nonstructural components of the building, such as roofing, siding, windows, storm windows, insulation, drywall or lath and plaster, or any other replacement that does not alter the structural integrity, alter the occupancy or use of the building, or affect by rearrangement, exitways and means of egress; and

(3) “City” means a city of any class or a consolidated local government but does not mean an urban-county government.