(a) Whenever the Building Commissioner and other department heads and their representatives finds any dwelling structure or premises, or any part thereof, to be in violation of the provisions of this Code, the Building Commissioner shall give or cause to be given or mailed to the owner or operator of such structure or premises a written notice stating the violations therein. Such notice shall order the owner or operator, within a stated reasonable time, to repair, improve or demolish the structure or premises concerned. Such delivery or mailing shall be deemed legal service of notice.
(b) If the person to whom a notice of violation is addressed cannot be found within Cuyahoga 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. Such mailing and posting shall be deemed legal service of notice.
(c) Notwithstanding the requirements of notice provided herein, when, in the opinion of the Building Commissioner, the condition of a structure or premises or part thereof constitutes an immediate hazard to human life or health, or when a prior violation notice has been sent to the owner or operator for the same or a similar violation, then no such notice of violation need be given to the owner or operator of such building.
(Ord. 70-49. Passed 9-21-70.)