In any case where an administrative citation is issued, service of the citation shall be made by complying with the following:
A. Personal Service. The Code Enforcement Officer, shall attempt to locate and personally serve the Responsible Party and obtain the signature of the Responsible Party on the administrative citation. If the responsible person refuses or fails to sign the administrative citation, the refusal to sign shall not affect the validity of the administrative citation or of subsequent proceedings.
B. Mail. If the Enforcement Officer is unable to locate the Responsible Party, Responsible Party shall be served by United States mail, addressed tot he person to be notified. Service by mail shall be effective on the date of deposit in the mail.
C. Posting. The Enforcement Officer may post the notice conspicuously on or in front of the property or the affected unit; provided, however, that a citation issued to an owner of real property must also be mailed to the owner of the property as shown on the last equalized county assessment roll.
(Ord. MC-1553, 2-17-21)