1353.04 VIOLATION NOTICE; CONTENTS AND SERVICE.

   Whenever the Housing Inspector determines that there is a violation of any provision of this Housing Code or of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, he shall give notice of such alleged violation to the person or persons responsible therefor, as provided. Such notice shall:

   (a)    Be put in writing;

   (b)    Include a statement of the reasons why it is being issued;

   (c)    Allow a reasonable time for the performance of any act it requires;

   (d)    Be served upon the owner or his agent or the occupant by personal service.

If, after a diligent search, personal service cannot be made upon the owner, such notice may be served in the following manner.

      (1)    By registered mail to the last known address with a request for return receipt; and

      (2)    By posting such notice in a conspicuous place in or about the premises. (Ord. 1962-20. Passed 7-23-62.)

1353.05 ENFORCEMENT BY CITY MANAGER.

   Whenever the Housing Inspector determines that there has been a violation of this Housing Code relative to any of the following four subjects, he shall advise the City Manager or the Health Commissioner of such violation. The City Manager shall take such enforcement action as is necessary to correct any such violation in accordance with the provisions of this Housing Code.

   (a)    Private water supplies and private sewage disposal systems;

   (b)    Methods of elimination of insects, rodents and other pests;

   (c)    Location of receptacles for the storage of garbage and rubbish;

   (d)    Methods of ventilation other than by windows and skylights.

   This section does not preclude the City Manager from initiating independent action in the enforcement of matters relative to the above four subjects. (Ord. 1962-20. Passed 7-23-62.)

1353.06 EMERGENCY ORDERS.

   Whenever the Housing Inspector finds that an emergency exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health and safety, he may issue an order reciting the existence of such an emergency and requiring that such action be taken as he deems necessary to meet the emergency. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this Housing Code, such order shall be effective immediately and complied with immediately.

(Ord. 1962-20. Passed 7-23-62.)

1353.99 PENALTY.

   Whoever violates any provision of this Title Seven, the Housing Code, or any lawful order, rule or regulation issued pursuant thereto, is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. Any such violation shall constitute a separate offense on each successive day continued.

(Ord. 1962-20. Passed 7-23-62.)