(a) Notice to Person Responsible. Whenever the Code Official determines that there has been a violation of this code or has grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, notice shall be given in the manner prescribed in divisions (b) and (c) of this section to the person responsible for the violation as specified in this code. Notices for condemnation procedures shall also comply with Section 1466.08(c).
(b) Form. Such notice prescribed in division (a) of this section shall be in accordance with all the following:
(1) Be in writing;
(2) Include a description of the real estate sufficient for identification;
(3) Include a statement of the violation or violations and why the notice is being issued;
(4) Include a correction order allowing a reasonable time to make the repairs and improvements required to bring the dwelling unit or structure into compliance with the provisions of this code;
(5) Inform the property owner of the right to appeal to the Property Maintenance Review Board. If the property owner desires such an appeal, a notice of appeal must be filed with the Clerk of Council within five days of receipt of notice prescribed in division (a) of this section;
(6) When applicable, include a statement of right to file a lien in accordance with Section 1466.06(c).
(c) Method of Service. Such notice shall be deemed to be properly served if a copy therefor is:
(1) Delivered personally;
(2) Sent by certified or first class mail addressed to last known address;
(3) A copy therefor shall be posted in a conspicuous place in or about the structure affected by such notice; or
(4) Publication of the notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the Municipality.
(d) Penalties. Penalties for noncompliance with orders and notices shall be as set forth in Section 1466.06(d).
(e) Transfer of Ownership. It shall be unlawful for the owner of any dwelling unit or structure who has received a notice and order or upon whom a notice and order has been served to sell, transfer, mortgage, lease or otherwise dispose of such dwelling unit or structure to another until the provisions of the notice and order have been complied with, or until such owner shall first furnish the grantee, transferee, mortgagee or lessee a true copy of any notice and order issued by the Code Official, and shall furnish to the Code Official a signed and notarized statement from the grantee, transferee, mortgagee or lessee, acknowledging the receipt of such notice and order and fully accepting the responsibility without condition for making the corrections or repairs required by such notice and order.
(Ord. 31-07. Passed 10-23-07.)
(Ord. 31-07. Passed 10-23-07.)