(A) Whenever the Code Official, or appointed designee, has determined that the conditions on a particular lot, or parcel of land, are a nuisance and should be abated, or otherwise corrected, the Code Official, or appointed designee, shall give notice to the owner, lessee, or other person in possession of the premises, in writing, setting forth the findings, and describing the appropriate corrective action. The Code Official, or appointed designee, may establish a deadline, not to exceed 60 days, for the abatement of the nuisance.
(B) The notice may be served upon the owner, occupant, or person in possession of the premises by at least one of the following methods:
(1) By delivering a copy of the notice to the person, or by leaving copies of the notice at the person’s residence with some person of suitable age and discretion then residing on the premises;
(2) By mailing a copy of the notice by registered, or certified, mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the person to be served, and delivered to the addressee;
(3) By delivering a copy of the notice to any official, employee, or agent of a corporation, partnership, or business; or
(4) If, after a due and diligent effort, the person cannot be located, by posting a copy of the written notice in a prominent place upon the real property.
(Ord. 22-2018, passed 12-3-2018)