(A) Whenever the Health Officer determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a violation of any provision of this chapter which affects the health of the occupants of any dwelling, dwelling unit or rooming unit or the health of the general public, the Health Officer shall give notice of the alleged violation to the person or persons responsible therefor, and to any known agent of the person as hereinafter provided.
(B) The notice shall:
(1) Be put in writing;
(2) Include a statement of the reasons why it is being issued;
(3) Allow a reasonable time for the performance of any act it requires; and
(4) Be served upon the owner or his or her agent, or the occupant, as the case may require; provided that, the notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon the owner or agent, or upon the occupant, if a copy thereof is served upon him or her personally, or if a copy thereof is sent by certified mail to his or her last known address, or if a copy thereof is posted in a conspicuous place in or about the dwelling affected by the notice, or if he or she is served with the notice by any other method authorized or required under the laws of the state.
(C) The notice must contain an outline of remedial action which, if taken, will affect compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 5-49) (Ord. 1988-09, passed 6-6-1988)