The notice required by § 13-167 shall be personally served on the owner of the premises upon which the violation exists if such owner can be ascertained with reasonable diligence and if he can with reasonable diligence be found within the city. If the name of such owner cannot be ascertained or if he cannot with reasonable diligence be found in the city, then such notice shall be personally served on any person in possession of the premises or, if there is no person in possession of the premises, by posting such notice on the premises. If the premises are owned by more than one person, such notice may be served upon any person having any estate or interest in the premises and such service shall be deemed a sufficient compliance with this section. If the premises are owned by a corporation, such notice may be served upon any local officer or agent of the corporation. Any such notice may be served by the Sanitation Department or by any police officer of the city when so authorized by the Sanitation Department.
(1989 Code, § 13-168)