Notice of the hearing, if requested within the time permitted, to determine whether a vehicle or part thereof, constitutes a public nuisance, shall be given by the City Clerk to the owner of the land whereon the vehicle is located, whose name appears, as such, on the last equalized assessment roll, and to the vehicle as shown on the last registration of the vehicle, unless the vehicle is in such condition that identification numbers are not available to determine ownership. The notice shall be given by United States mail, certified or registered, with a five-day return requested and postage thereon prepaid. The failure of any person to receive the notice shall not affect the validity of any proceedings under this chapter.
('83 Code, § 8.16.070)