(a) Written notice pursuant to Section 1357.07 shall be served on the property owner(s) and, when applicable or otherwise required by this Code, on tenants, occupants, lienholders of record, and any duly authorized agent of the property owners (collectively referred to herein as "Interested Parties"), as follows:
(1) Personally; or
(2) By certified mail to the property owner(s) at the tax mailing address indicated on the county tax duplicate or, if the tax mailing address is known to be inaccurate and/or outdated, to the last known address of the property owner(s) based on the City of Trotwood's records and, when applicable or otherwise required by this Code, by certified mail to other Interested Parties; or
(3) By a commercial carrier service utilizing any form of delivery that requires a signed receipt; or
(4) If the subject property is habitable and appears to be occupied, by posting a copy of the notice in a conspicuous place on the property.
(b) If certified mail of the notice is returned refused or unclaimed, notice shall be served via regular mail evidenced by a certificate of mailing by the U.S. Postal Service.
(c) If service of the notice cannot be completed by one of the methods set forth above, the notice shall be served by posting it on the main entrance of the building, and publishing notice in accordance with Section 10-8 of the Trotwood City Charter.
(d) The Building Program Manager shall complete a certificate of service which shall set forth the name and address of the person served, the manner of service, and the date thereof.
(Ord. 32-23. Passed 10-2-23.)