(A) Personal service. The enforcement officer, an authorized designee, may obtain the signature of the person responsible for the violation on the administrative citation. If the responsible person refuses or fails to sign the administrative citation, the failure or refusal to sign shall not affect the validity of the citation and subsequent proceedings. If the responsible party is a business, and the business owner is on the premises, the enforcement officer shall attempt to deliver the administrative citation to the business owner. If the enforcement officer is unable to serve the business owner of the premises, and the enforcement officer can only locate the manager or on-site supervisor, the administrative citation may be issued in the name of the business and a copy given to the manager or on-site supervisor. A copy of the administrative citation shall also be mailed to the business owner by certified mail, return receipt requested, and by first class mail.
(B) By mail as provided in this code. A copy of the administrative citation may be mailed to any person in lieu of personal service. The copy shall be mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, and by first class mail. If a copy of the administrative citation that is sent by certified mail is returned by the United States Postal Service unsigned or marked “unclaimed” and/or “refused,” then service by first class mail shall be deemed effective provided it is not also returned by the United States Postal Service. The failure of the owner, responsible party or person of interest to receive a properly addressed citation shall not affect the validity of any proceeding under this chapter.
(C) Posting. As an alternative, if service cannot be completed as specified in this § 1.04.004(A) or (B) above, or by an additional method of notice at the discretion of the county, the administrative citation may be posted in a conspicuous place on or near the property in which the owner or responsible party has a legal interest, and such posting shall be deemed effective service. The failure of the owner, responsible party or person of interest to receive any notice served in accordance with this section shall not affect the validity of any proceeding under this chapter.
(Ord. 917, § 1(part), 2013)