1507.11 NOTICE OF VIOLATION.

   (a)   Whenever the Fire Chief determines that there is a violation of the provisions of this Chapter, he or she shall give written notice of such violation to the Owner, Authorized Agent or Person in Control of the offending Vacant Property. The notice shall contain the following:

      (1)   A description of the Vacant Property sufficient for identification;

      (2)   A statement of the violation(s) with reference to the sections of this Chapter violated;

      (3)   A statement of necessary remedial action to bring the Vacant Property into compliance with the provisions of this Chapter within a reasonable time frame;

      (4)   A statement of the right of the Owner, Authorized Agent and/or Person in Charge to file an appeal of the notice and order with the City of Hamilton Nuisance Appeals Board in the manner and within the time limitations provided for in Section 1905.26 of the City of Hamilton’s Codified Ordinances; and

      (5)   A statement that any abatement activities with respect to the Vacant Property performed by or at the direction of the City shall be certified to the County Auditor to be placed as a charge on the tax list and duplicate, and shall be made a lien upon the Vacant Property.

   (b)   A notice of violation shall be deemed to be properly served if one (1) or more of the following methods are used:

      (1)   Service by personal delivery to the Owner, Authorized Agent or Person in Charge of the Vacant Property; or

      (2)   Service by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the Owner, Authorized Agent or Person in Charge of the Vacant Property at his or her last known address(es) as stated in the records of the County Auditor.

         A.   If the certified mail is returned unclaimed, then service shall be sent by ordinary mail to the last known address(es) of the Owner, Authorized Agent or Person in Charge and the mailing shall be evidenced by a certificate of mailing. Service shall be deemed complete on the date of mailing.

         B.   If the certified mail is returned undeliverable, a copy of the notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place in or on the Vacant Property.

            (Ord. 2021-4-24. Passed 4-14-21.)