An order to comply may be issued to any responsible person by an enforcement officer for violations of Chapter 11.01 of the Municipal Code in the following manner:
A. Personal service. In any case where an order to comply is issued:
1. The enforcement officer shall attempt to locate and personally serve the responsible person, and obtain the signature of the responsible person on the order to comply.
2. If the responsible person served refuses or fails to sign the order to comply, the failure or refusal to sign shall not affect the validity of the order to comply or subsequent proceedings.
B. Service by mail.
1. If the enforcement officer is unable to locate the responsible person, the order to comply shall be mailed to the responsible person's last known address by certified mail, postage prepaid with a requested return receipt.
2. Simultaneously, the order to comply may be sent by first class mail to the responsible person's last known address.
3. If the order to comply is sent by certified mail and returned unsigned, then service shall be deemed effective pursuant to first class mail, provided the order to comply sent by first class mail is not returned.
C. Service by posting notice. If personal service or service by mail is unsuccessful, the enforcement officer shall post the order to comply on any real property within the City in which the City has knowledge that the responsible person has a legal interest, and such posting shall be deemed effective service.
(Ord. No. 2003-010 § 1 (part))