For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. All persons appointed as enforcement personnel or acting as inspectors for the city or any other city employee designated by the City Administrator to enforce the provisions of the City Code.
INTERESTED PARTY. Any owner of record, occupying tenant, or lien holder of record.
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS. The address shown on the records of Clay County or a more recent address know to the enforcement officer. In the case of parties not listed in these records, the last known address shall be that address obtained by the enforcement officer after a reasonable search.
MAIL. Service by mail shall mean by depositing the item with the United States Postal Service addressed to the intended recipient at his or her last known address with first class postage prepaid thereon.
OWNER. Those shown to be owner or owners on the records of Clay County.
PERSONAL SERVICE. Service by personally handing a copy to the intended recipient or by leaving a copy at the intended recipient's residence or place of business with a person of suitable age and discretion.
RESPONSIBLE PARTY. Any one or more of the following: agent; assignee or collector of rents; holder of a contract for deed; a mortgagee or vendee in possession; receiver of executer or trustee; lessee; those known to the enforcement officer as having an ownership interest; or other person, firm, or corporation exercising apparent control over a property.
(Ord. 21-08, passed 11-8-2021; Ord. 22-07, passed 9-26-2022)