1.16.040   Method of service.
   (a)   All compliance orders and notices required by this chapter to be served may be served either by personal delivery or by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, and shall be deemed effective on the date when the certified mail is either delivered or delivery is attempted. If the certified mail receipt is returned unsigned, then service may instead be effected by regular first class mail, postage prepaid, provided that the notice sent by regular mail is not returned by the postal service as undeliverable; service by regular mail shall be deemed effective on the date three days following deposit in the mail.
   (b)   Where a violation of code provisions respecting the condition of real property is involved, service by certified mail of a compliance order or subsequent written notices authorized by this chapter may be effected at the address as shown on the last equalized county assessment roll.
   (c)   Where a violation of code provisions respecting the condition of real property is involved and personal delivery or service by mail upon the property owner is unsuccessful, service may be effected alternately or additionally by posting a copy of the order at a conspicuous location on the property which is the subject of the order.
   (d)   Where service of any notice required under this chapter is effected in compliance with the requirements of this section and with due process, the asserted failure of any person to receive the notice shall not affect the validity of any proceedings taken under this chapter.
(Ord. 4745 §5, 2002: Ord. 4572 § 3 (part), 1999)