(a) Whenever the Building Commissioner finds any dwelling, structure or premises, or any improved real estate, 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 (10) 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 owner of any improved real estate is not a resident of Cuyahoga County, such owner shall designate and file with the Building Commissioner the name, address and telephone number of an agent who is a resident of Cuyahoga County for the purpose of receiving all notices of inspection, orders, or otherwise from the City of Garfield Heights relative to such improved real estate. Service of notice upon such resident agent shall be deemed to be notice upon the owner. Any such notice shall also be sent by registered mail to the last known address of the owner. Notice may also be posted in a conspicuous place on the structure or premises to which it relates. No person shall remove or deface such posted notice without the written permission of the Building Commissioner.