(a) Whenever the Building Commissioner finds any dwelling structure or premises, or any part thereof, to be in violation of the provisions of this Housing Code, the Commissioner shall give or cause to be given or mailed to the owner, agent or operator of such structure or premises a written notice stating the violation therein. Such notice shall order the owner, agent or operator, within a stated reasonable time but not less than ten (10) days, to repair, improve or demolish the structure or premises concerned. Such delivery or mailing shall be deemed legal service of notice. Upon receipt of a written objection within the stated time period, the Commissioner may extend the time for compliance until such objection has been considered.
(b) If the person to whom a notice of violation is addressed cannot be found within Cuyahoga County after a reasonable and diligent search, then notice shall be sent by certified mail to the last known address of such person, and a copy of such notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the structure or premises to which it relates. Such mailing and posting shall be deemed legal service of notice.
(c) Notwithstanding the requirement of notice provided herein, when, in the opinion of the Building Commissioner, the condition of a structure or premises, or part thereof, constitutes an immediate hazard to human life or health, or when a prior violation notice has been sent to the owner or operator for the same or a similar violation, then no such notice of violation need be given to the owner or operator of such building.
(Ord. 99-1983. Passed 12-19-83.)
(d) Notwithstanding the requirement of notice provided herein, when in the opinion of the Building Commissioner the condition of any premises or part thereof constitutes a health hazard and/or a blighting influence on the immediate neighborhood by reason of the placement, either temporarily or otherwise, of rubbish, garbage, litter or other personal property on the premises in violation of Sections 1351.14 and 1351.29(a)(4) and (5) of this Code or any other section of this Code, then no such notice of violation need be given to the owner, operator or tenant of such building.
(Ord. 79-1986. Passed 8-18-86.)