(a) Whenever the inspector or his or her designee determines that there has been a violation of any provision of this Code, he or she may give notice to the person or entity responsible therefore and order compliance, as herein provided, except when condemning property or equipment pursuant to the laws of the State of Ohio. The notice and order shall:
(1) Be put in writing on the appropriate form, as the inspector shall determine;
(2) Include a list of violations;
(3) Refer to the sections and divisions violated;
(4) Order remedial action which will effect compliance with the provisions of this Code;
(5) Specify a reasonable time within which to comply; and,
(6) Set forth the procedure to appeal the notice and order.
(b) Remedial action as directed in the notice shall be accomplished in not less than three days or a reasonable period of time as set by the inspector or his/her designee.
(c) Such notice and order shall be deemed to be properly served if a copy is delivered to the responsible party, owner, operator, entity in control of the premises, or occupant, personally, or by regular mail to their residence, regular place of business, or last known address, and posted in a conspicuous place in or on their residence, regular place of business, last known address, or the building affected.
(Ord. 1564-19. Passed 8-20-19.)