(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 days, 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 Cuyahoga County after a reasonable and diligent search, then notice shall be sent by registered mail to the last known address of such person, and warning of the existence of such notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the structure or premises to which it relates. No person shall remove or deface such warning notice without written permission of the Commissioner. Such mailing and posting shall be deemed legal service of notice.
(Ord. 67-15. Passed 3-6-67.)