Whenever the Property Maintenance Officer finds any dwelling, structure or premises, or any part thereof, to be in violation of the provisions of this Code, the Property Maintenance Officer with permission of the City Manager, shall give or cause to be given or mailed by certified mail to the operator, the owners of record of such property, and to the holders of legal or equitable liens of record upon the realty property on which such building is located, a written notice stating the violations therein. Such notice shall give not less than thirty days to repair, improve or demolish the structure or premises. Such delivery or mailing shall be deemed legal service of notice.
If the person to whom a notice of violation is addressed cannot be found within Stark County, after reasonable and diligent search, then notice may be sent by registered mail to the last known address of such person and a copy of such notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the structure or premises to which it relates. The notice shall also be published in a newspaper of general circulation. Such mailing, posting and advertising shall be deemed legal service of such notice.
Whenever the owner, agent or operator of a structure fails, neglects or refuses to comply with a notice to demolish a structure or part thereof, or any accessory building, issued in accordance with the provisions of this Code and when such structure is determined by the Property Maintenance Officer to constitute a public nuisance in that it is hazardous to the public health, safety or welfare, the Property Maintenance Officer shall further give notice informing the owner, agent or operator of such determination and action. Such notice shall be given in the same manner as provided above.
(Ord. 19-56. Passed 1-6-20.)