(A) A citation may be served either by personal delivery to the citee or by first class mail through the United States Postal Service. The date of personal service shall constitute the issuance date of a citation.
(B) If served by first class mail, the citation shall be sealed in an envelope with postage prepaid and addressed to the citee at his or her last-known business or residence address as same appears in public records of the city. The date a citation is deposited with the United States Postal Service shall:
(1) Constitute its issuance date; and
(2) The date that service by first class mail shall be deemed to have been completed.
(C) If an agent, manager or representative of a responsible person is personally served with a citation, a copy thereof shall also served by first class mail to the responsible person at his or her last-known business or residence address as same appears in public records of the city. In such instances, the date a copy of the citation is deposited with the U.S. Postal Service shall constitute the issuance date of a citation.
(D) If service cannot be accomplished personally or by mail for citations involving a real property-related violation of the code, the officer shall post the citation on said real property in the city in which the citee is known to have a legal interest in, or possession, or dominion or control of, said property, or a portion thereof. The date of posting shall constitute the issuance date of a citation.
(E) Any notice or order given pursuant to any provision of this chapter shall be served in the manner provided for in this section, unless otherwise stated.
(F) Failure of a citee to receive a citation or notice shall not invalidate any fine, late charge, action or proceeding that is imposed or brought pursuant to this chapter, if service was given in a manner stated in this section.
(Ord. 2007-19 § 4 (part), 2007)