(a) Whenever the Building Inspector and other city department heads and their representatives find any dwelling structure or premises, or any part thereof, to be in violation of the provisions of this Housing Code, the Building Inspector shall give or cause to be given or mailed to the owner or operator of such structure or premises a written notice stating the violations therein. Such notice shall order the owner or operator, within a stated reasonable time, to repair, improve or demolish the structure or premises concerned. Such delivery or mailing shall be deemed legal service of notice.
(b) If the person to whom a notice of violation is addressed cannot be found within the county after reasonable and diligent search, then notice may be sent by registered 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 Inspector, 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. 5717, passed 4-5-1966)