(a) Whenever the Property Maintenance Inspector determines that there is a violation of any provision of this Property Maintenance Code or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, he or she shall give notice of such violation to the person or persons responsible therefor as herein provided. Such notice shall:
(1) Be in writing;
(2) Include a statement of the reason it is being issued;
(3) Include the specific Property Maintenance Code sections being violated;
(4) Allow a reasonable time for compliance; and
(5) Be served by personal service, residence service or certified mail. If service by any of the above is not perfected, the notice may be served by posting it in a conspicuous place on or about the premises in violation.
(b) Any notice served pursuant to this section shall automatically become an order if a written petition for appeal is not filed in the Municipal Building within fifteen calendar days of such service.
(Ord. 92-51. Passed 9-15-92.)