(a) Whenever the Building Commissioner or any inspector officially so designated by the Mayor finds any dwelling structure or premises, or any part thereof, to be in violation of the provisions of this Code, the Commissioner shall give or cause to be given or mailed to the owner or operator of such structure or premises a written notice stating the violations therein. Such notice shall order the owner or operator, within a stated reasonable time, to repair, improve or demolish the structure or premises concerned. Such delivery or mailing shall be deemed legal service of notice.
(b) If the person to whom a notice of violation is addressed cannot be found within Cuyahoga County after reasonable and diligent search, then notice may be sent by certified mail to the last known address of such person, and a copy of such notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the structure or premises to which it relates. Such mailing and posting shall be deemed legal service of notice.
(c) Notwithstanding the requirement of notice provided herein, when in the opinion of the Building Commissioner the condition of a structure or premises, or part thereof, constitutes an immediate hazard to human life or health, or when a prior violation notice has been sent to the owner or operator for the same or a similar violation, then no such notice of violation need be given to the owner or operator of such building.
(d) If the owner of any improved real estate is not a resident of Cuyahoga County, such owner shall designate and file with the Housing Manager the name, address and telephone number of an agent who is a resident of Cuyahoga County for the purpose of receiving all notices of inspection, orders, or otherwise from the City of South Euclid relative to such improved real estate. Service of notice upon such resident agent shall be deemed to be notice upon the owner. Any such notice shall also be sent by registered mail to the last known address of the owner. Notice may also be posted in a conspicuous place on the structure or premises to which it relates. No person shall remove or deface such posted notice without the written permission of the Housing Manager.
(Ord. 42-72. Passed 12-27-73; Ord. 18-09. Passed 3-23-09; Ord. 09-10. Passed 1-25-10.)