(A) Whenever the Permits and Inspections Department determines that there has been a violation, or that there are reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a violation, of any provision of this chapter or of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, he shall give notice of such violation or alleged violation to the person or persons responsible therefor. Such notice shall:
(1) Be put in writing;
(2) Include a description of the real estate sufficient for identification;
(3) Include a statement of the reason or reasons why it is being issued; and
(4) Allow a reasonable time for the performance of any act it requires.
(5) Be served upon the owner or the operator, or the occupant, as the case may require; provided, that such notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon such owner, or upon such operator, or upon such occupant, if a copy thereof is delivered to him personally, or if not found by leaving a copy thereof at his usual place of abode, in the presence of someone of the family not less than the age of 14 years who shall be informed of the contents thereof, or by sending a copy thereof by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested to his last known address, or if the registered letter with the copy is returned with a receipt showing it has not been delivered to him, by posting a copy thereof in a conspicuous place in or about the dwelling affected by the notice.
(B) Such notice may contain an outline of remedial action which, if taken, will effect compliance with the provision of this chapter and with rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
(1964 Code, § 12A-3)