(A) Whenever it appears that any property owner is in violation of a provision in this chapter, as evaluated upon preliminary investigation by the Police Chief, Code Enforcement Officer or his or her duly authorized agent, the owner of such premises shall be notified personally by the Police Chief, Code Enforcement Officer or his or her duly authorized agent or by certified mail return receipt requested at the official address for tax notices to correct the condition. In the event personal service cannot be made or the owner’s official address for tax notices is unknown, such notice shall be given by publication at least two (2) times within 30 consecutive days in a local newspaper of general circulation.
(B) If the corrective action demanded in the notice has not been fully completed within 30 days of the date of notification, the owner of the premises shall be fined in accordance with § 94.99.
(Ord. 2020-04, passed 1-21-2020)