(a) Content: Whenever the Chief Building Official determines that there is a violation of the provisions of this Chapter, he shall give notice of such violation to the owner or designated agent therefore and order compliance, as herein provided. Such notice and order shall:
(1) Be in writing;
(2) Include a description of the real estate sufficient for identification which includes but is not limited to permanent parcel number or address;
(3) Include a statement of the violation or violations, reference to the code provisions violated, and order remedial action which will affect compliance with the provisions of this Chapter;
(4) Include a remedial action order allowing a reasonable time to bring the property into compliance with the provisions of this Chapter;
(5) State the right of the violator to file an appeal of the order with the Board of Building Standards and Appeals in the manner and within the time limitations provided for in Section 1501.10 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lorain;
(6) Include a statement that any action taken by the City on such property shall be charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate.
(b) Service: A notice of violation shall be deemed to be served if one or more of the following methods are used:
(1) By personal delivery to the OWNER, DESIGNATED AGENT, PERSON, or PERSON IN CONTROL of the property; or
(2) By certified mail, return receipt requested, to the OWNER, DESIGNATED AGENT, PERSON, or PERSON IN CONTROL at the address provided pursuant to Section 1515.04(a)(1)B. of this Chapter. If the certified mail is returned unclaimed, the service shall be sent by ordinary U.S. mail and the mailing shall be evidenced by a certificate of mailing. If the certified mail is returned undeliverable, a copy shall be posted in a conspicuous place in or on the property found in violation.
(3) By publication of the notice in a newspaper of general circulation for three (3) consecutive weeks.
(Ord. 186-21. Passed 10-18-21.)