(A) Whenever the code enforcement officer determines that there has been a violation of this chapter, excepting, however, the provisions as set out in the permit suspension section of this chapter, or has grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, notice shall be given to the owner or the persons, occupants or operators responsible in the manner hereinafter prescribed herein in division (B) and (C).
(B) Such notice described in division (A) above shall:
(1) Be in writing; and
(2) Include a description of the premises or structures sufficient for identification; and
(3) Include a statement of the reason or reasons why the notice is being issued; and
(4) Include a correction order allowing a reasonable time, generally not to exceed 14 days, for repairs and improvements required to make the structure or premises safe. If, however, the violation constitutes an immediate danger to the health and well-being of the community, said notice shall demand abatement within 72 hours.
(C) Such notice shall be deemed to be properly served if a copy thereof, is: a) delivered to the owner, person, occupant, or operator personally; b) sent by mail addressed to the owner, person, occupant or operator at their address listed with the County PVA or the County Tax Administrator; c) leaving a copy of the citation with any person 18 years of age or older who is on the premises, if the allege violator is not on the premises at the time the citation is issued; or d) if, in the exercise of due diligence, the issuance of a citation using the methods set out in divisions a) through c) of this division (C) is not possible, by being posted in a conspicuous place in or about the structure or premises affected by such notice.
(D) It shall be the duty of the code enforcement officer of the county to serve or cause to be served upon the alleged violator the notice set out herein.
(Ord. 2024-830.1, passed 5-23-2024)