When the Property Maintenance Officer determines that such weeds, vines, grass or other vegetation, as described in Section 503.01 exists, he shall forthwith serve written notice upon the owner or occupant, or any other person, firm or corporation, having the care of such lot or land, ordering the cutting and removal of such weeds, vines, grass and/or other vegetation.
Notice shall be deemed sufficient if delivered personally to the owner or occupant, or if sent by certified United States mail, postage prepaid, to the last known address of the owner of the property. In the event that the address of the owner or other person having charge of the land is unknown, it is sufficient to publish the notice once in a newspaper in general circulation in the City.
Only one notice per calendar year under Section 503.02 is required for a lot or parcel. If, after a notice has been served in accordance with this section, the Property Maintenance Officer determines that a subsequent violation has occurred, the City may proceed with the remedy in Section 503.03 without further notice.
(Ord. 2005-03. Passed 3-1-05.)