(A) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, whenever notices or citations are required to be given under this chapter, it must be given in one of the following ways:
(1) Personal service; or
(2) Certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested. Concurrently, the same notice should be sent by first class mail. If a notice that is sent by certified mail is returned unsigned, then service will be deemed effective by regular mail, provided that notice is not returned. Service by mail will be effective on the date of mailing; or
(3) Posting the notice conspicuously on or in front of the affected property or any other real property within the city in which the city has knowledge that a responsible party has a legal interest.
(B) The individual serving a notice or citation must complete a declaration of service.
(C) The failure of any interested person to receive any notice served in accordance with this section will not affect the validity of any proceedings taken under this chapter.
(Ord. 4544, passed 5-26-09)