(A) Prior to the removal and impoundment of any vehicle under the provisions of this subchapter, or any of the appropriate methods of nuisance abatement, the appropriate municipal officials shall attempt to notify, by certified mail, the registered owner of the vehicle, stating that the vehicle appears to be in violation of this section, and that the owner has 48 hours from the receipt of the notice to remove the vehicle.
(B) Should the municipal officials be unable to serve notice upon the owner, a notice containing similar provisions shall be affixed to the abandoned vehicle instead, at least 48 hours prior to the required time of compliance.
(2002 Code, § 94.05)