(a) The notice required in Section 1478.02 may also require that the building or structure be vacated by a certain date and not reoccupied until the specified repairs and alterations are completed and approved by the Building Inspector. The notice to vacate the building or structure shall be served by the Building Inspector upon any persons living in or using the property and shall specify the date by which the building or structure is to be vacated. After giving such notice, no person shall use or occupy the building or structure or any portion thereof until the provisions of this chapter and the orders of the Building Inspector have been complied with.
(b) For purposes of this Chapter, notice shall be served either personally or by leaving a copy at the usual place of residence, if such place of residence is outside of the County, by United States certified mail with return receipt requested. If service of such written notice is not performed by any of the hereinbefore described methods, then the Building Inspector shall cause such notice to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Village, once each week for two consecutive weeks, and shall further cause a copy of the aforesaid notice to be left with the person, if any, in possession of the premises in which it is alleged such public nuisance exists, or if there is no person in possession thereof, he or she shall cause a copy of the notice to be posted on such premises. The Inspector shall cause a return of service in the form of an affidavit to be made by the person who served it, which affidavit shall set forth the name and address of the person served, the manner of service and the date thereof. (Ord. 2070. Passed 7-10-06.)