(a) The date for a hearing to adjudicate a building code violation shall not be less than 30 days after the violation is reported by the building inspector in nonemergency situations; the date for the hearing in emergency situations may be scheduled in accordance with Section 2-14-074.
(b) Service of a notice of violation and/or notice of hearing to adjudicate a building code violation may be made upon any person liable for the violation under this Code by: (i) personal service; or (ii) first class or express mail or overnight carrier to the residence or place of business of the person liable for the violation.
If service cannot be made under (i) or (ii) above, service on the owner may be made by posting a copy of the notice of violation or notice of hearing on the front entrance of the building or structure where the violation is found, or if the property is unimproved or fenced off, by posting a copy of the notice of violation or notice of hearing in a prominent place upon the property where the violation is found, not less than 20 days before the scheduled date of the hearing.
(Added Coun. J. 4-29-98, p. 66564; Amend Coun. J. 8-30-00, p. 40306, § 4; Amend Coun. J. 9-6-17, p. 54189, § 2)