(a) Whenever the Building Commissioner shall find any dwelling, structure or premises, or any part thereof, to be in violation of the provisions of this Code, the Commissioner shall give or cause to be given or mailed by certified mail to the owner, agent or operator of such structure or premises a written notice stating the violations therein. Such notice shall order the owner, agent or operator, within a stated reasonable time but not less than twenty days to repair or improve the dwelling, structure or premises concerned, or that the Commissioner will request an order from a court of competent jurisdiction to demolish the dwelling or structure. 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 reasonable and diligent search, then notice shall be sent by registered or certified mail to the last known address of such person, and a copy of such notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the dwelling, structure or premises to which it relates. Such mailing and posting shall be deemed legal service of notice.
(Ord. 17-1973. Passed 3-26-73.)