1353.08 NOTICE OF VIOLATION TO OWNER.

   (a)    The Building Commissioner shall examine or cause to be examined every dwelling or structure or portion thereof reported as unsafe or damaged and if such is found to be in violation of the provisions of this chapter, the Commissioner shall give to the owner of such dwelling or structure written notice stating the defects discovered.

   (b)    The notice shall advise the owner that a hearing concerning the enumerated defects has been scheduled before the Architectural Review Board at a specified time and place, and that the owner may appear in person, by agent or attorney to show cause why the defects should not be repaired or the dwelling or structure demolished.

   (c)    The notice shall be given by certified mail, return receipt requested, express mail, or any other commercial carrier service utilizing any form of delivery requiring a signed receipt. If the person to whom a notice is addressed cannot be found within Cuyahoga County after reasonable search, then the notice shall be sent by registered mail to the tax mailing address of the person as shown by the records of the Auditor of Cuyahoga County, and a copy of the notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the dwelling or structure to which it relates.

(Ord. 965. Passed 8-15-66; Ord. 2023-12. Passed 12-18-23.)