(a) Notice. Whenever the Property Maintenance Officer determines that there has been a violation of this chapter or has reasonable grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, or whenever any structure or equipment has been condemned under the provisions of this chapter, the Property Maintenance Officer or other designee of the Municipality shall give notice to the owner or person or persons responsible for the property in the manner prescribed. If the property has been condemned in whole or in part, the Property Maintenance Officer or his designee shall give notice to the owner or to the occupants of the intention of the Municipality to placard and to vacate the property, or to order equipment out of service.
(b) Form. All notices as set forth shall be in writing and shall include the following:
(1) A description of the real estate which is sufficient for necessary identification;
(2) A statement of the reason or reasons why the notice is being issued, including specific references to the ordinance or ordinances so violated;
(3) A correction order allowing a reasonable time for any necessary repairs and improvements which will bring the dwelling unit or structure or equipment into compliance with the provisions of this chapter; and
(4) An explanation of the rights of the owner or persons in possession to seek modification or withdrawal of the notice by petition to the Planning Commission.
(c) Service. Service shall be deemed to be properly served upon any owner or person in possession of any property in violation of this chapter if a copy is delivered to that person or owner personally; or by leaving the notice at the usual place of abode in the presence of someone in the family of suitable age and discretion who shall be informed of the contents; or by certified or registered mail addressed to the owner or person in possession at their last known address with return receipt requested; or if the certified mail or registered letter is returned with receipt showing that it has not been delivered, by posting a copy in a conspicuous place in or about the structure affected by the notice, and publishing the notice in a local newspaper of general circulation at least once a week for two consecutive weeks.
(d) Service on Occupants. When a condemnation order is served on an occupant other than the owner or person responsible for the compliance, a reasonable time to vacate the property after noncompliance shall be stated. Owners or persons responsible for compliance must vacate at the time set for correction of defects if there is a failure of compliance.
(Ord. 1990-04. Passed 6-19-90.)