(A) Whenever the Building Official shall find any commercial building, dwelling structure or premises, or any part thereof, to be in violation of the provisions of this chapter, the Building Official shall give or cause to be given or mailed by registered mail to the owner, agent, or operator of such structure or premises a written notice stating the violation therein. Such notice shall order the owner, agent or operator, within a stated reasonable time, to repair or improve the structure or premises concerned. Such delivery or mailing shall be deemed legal service of notice. If the Building Official finds the structure to be a public nuisance in that it is dangerous or injurious to the public health, safety or welfare by reason of its being insecure, unsafe or structurally defective, he may order the demolition of the structure.
(B) If the person to whom a notice of violation is addressed cannot be found within Franklin County after a reasonable and diligent search, then notice shall 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.
(Ord. 867, passed 3-18-74)