Career Opportunity Available
Join our team! The City of Mount Sterling is accepting applications for the position of Code Enforcement Officer. Applications may be obtained at City Hall (Monday-Friday 9AM-3PM) or you may download the Application and Position Description here: City-Job Application.pdf 
Code Enforcement Officer Position Description.pdf
Overview: This position will work at City Hall and report to the Mayor. The Code Enforcement Officer serves as the staff person for the Code Enforcement Board and completes the directives of the Board in a timely fashion. The Officer enforces ordinances pertaining to nuisances and the general health and welfare of the community. The Officer also serves as the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Officer and the Court Day Festival Coordinator for the City. Performs other work supporting City Hall as required.
General Experience Required: High School or equivalent (GED) supplemented by two years of related work experience.
Additional Information: Outstanding customer service and organization skills required. Must obtain and maintain a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky as a condition of continued employment in the position. Applicant must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment. This is a full-time position. Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) are included in the Position Description.
Compensation and Benefits: Annual starting pay for the position is $52,500. Employees participate in the County Employees Retirement System. We offer 12 paid holidays per year with 96 hours Annual Leave/96 hours Sick Leave. Employees are provided health and dental insurance. Vision insurance plans are available. A life insurance policy is offered as well as free gym membership.
Applications may be submitted directly to City Hall, or e-mailed to Human Resources Director Laura Tipton @laura.tipton@ky.gov. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Resumes may only be submitted as an addendum to the official application form. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
City Business License
Any business or business entity engaged in any occupation, trade, profession, or other business activity conducted for gain or profit in the City, except those activities that qualify as a transient business, shall obtain a business license. Late fees now apply. The calendar year 2025 fees are (effective July 1, 2025) $160 for Full Time; $80 for Part Time or Occasional; and $100 for Mobile Vendors (Food Trucks).
Contact City Hall at (859) 498-8725 if you have any questions. Ordinance 2023-13 - Business License - City of Mount Sterling.pdf
Business License application - City of Mount Sterling Business License.pdf
Mobile Food Vendor application - Mobile Food Vendor License Application.pdf
These FOOD TRUCKS are licensed to operate in the city limits: 
FOOD TRUCKS licensed to operate in the city.jpg
Comprehensive Plan
You can review our Comprehensive Plan HERE .
City Map
You can view our City Map here: Mount Sterling City Map.pdf
Official Zoning Map
You can view the Zoning Map here: ZONING MAP of city
