§ 151.096  VIOLATIONS.
   (A)   Notice of violation shall be served upon the owner of record; provided that such notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon such owner if a copy thereof is delivered to him personally, or if not found, by leaving a copy thereof at his usual place of abode with a person of suitable age and discretion who shall be informed of the contents thereof, or by sending a copy thereof by mail to his last known address, or, if the letter with the copy is returned showing it has not been delivered to him, by posting a copy thereof in a conspicuous place in or about the dwelling affected by the notice.
   (B)   Service of notice. Whenever the Building Official determines that there has been or is a violation, or that there are reasonable grounds to believe that there has been or is a violation of any provision of this code, he shall give notice of such violation or alleged violation to the person or persons responsible therefor.  Such notice shall:
      (1)   Be in writing;
      (2)   Include a description of the real estate sufficient for identification;
      (3)   Specify the violation which exists and the remedial action required; and
      (4)   Allow a reasonable time for the performance of any act it requires.
   (C)   Prosecution of violation.  In case any violation order is not promptly complied with, the Building Official may request the legal representative to institute an appropriate action or proceeding at law or in equity against the person responsible for the violation, ordering him to:
      (1)   Restrain, correct or remove the violation or refrain from any further execution of work;
      (2)   Restrain or correct the erection, installation or alteration of such building;
      (3)   Require the removal of work in violation of, or not in compliance with the provision of this code, or in violation of a plan or specification under which an approval, permit or certificate was issued; or
      (5)   Enforce the penalty provisions of this code.
(Ord. 151, passed 4-21-69)  Penalty, see § 151.999