(A) Notice to person responsible. Whenever the Code Enforcement Administrator determines that there has been a violation of this code or has grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, notice shall be given by regular mail, in person, to an adult person on the premises or posted on the main entrance door of the premises.
(B) Form.
(1) Such notice prescribed in division (A) shall be in accordance with all of the following:
(a) Be in writing;
(b) Include a description of the real estate sufficient for identification;
(c) Include a statement of the violation or violations and why the notice is being issued;
(d) Include a correction order with a reasonable compliance time frame;
(e) Inform the property owner and occupant of the right to appeal;
(2) Such legal notice shall be deemed to be properly served if a copy thereof is: (a) delivered to the owner, occupant or agent, in person; (b) sent by certified, registered mail, regular mail, addressed to the owner and occupant at the last known mailing address with return receipt requested; or (c) posted in a conspicuous place on or about the premises affected.
(C) (1) If the registered or certified mail envelope is returned with an endorsement showing that the service was unclaimed, the notice may be served by ordinary mail to the owners last known mailing address. This mailing shall be evidenced by a certificate of mailing and service shall be deemed complete on that date of mailing.
(2) When service is perfected by posting notice on or about the premises affected, such posting shall be evidenced by a photograph and a notarized certificate of service. Such notice, photograph, and certificate of service shall be sent by ordinary mail to the last known mailing address as evidenced by the certificate of mailing and service shall be deemed completed on that date.
(D) Penalties. Penalties for noncompliance with orders and notices shall be as set forth in § 96.99.
(Ord. 2019-02, passed 6-18-19)