(A) Whenever the Health Inspector, Fire Inspector or Building Inspector determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a violation of, or noncompliance with, any of the provisions of this chapter, he or she shall give notice of the alleged violation to the person responsible therefor, as provided for in this chapter.
(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, but not less than ten days, for the performance of any act the notice requires; and
(4) Be served upon the owner, his or her agent or the occupant, as the case may require. The notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon the owner, agent or occupant 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.
(C) The notice may contain an outline of remedial action which, if taken, will effect compliance with this chapter and with the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
(Ord. passed 7-12-1960)