(a) Informal discussion. Whenever the public officer or his or her authorized representative determines that there has been a violation of any provision of this code, the public officer will arrange with the alleged violator for an informal discussion of violations, and whether repair and correction is justified.
(b) Formal hearing. If a satisfactory solution to the violations either by correction, demolition or removal is not forthcoming, then a legal notice of a formal hearing will be issued according to the following procedures:
(1) Shall be in writing;
(2) Shall list the violations alleged to exist or to have been committed;
(3) Shall provide a reasonable time, but not less than 30 days in any event for the correction of the violations particularized;
(4) Shall be addressed to and served upon the owner of the property, the operator of the dwelling and the occupant of the dwelling unit or the rooming unit concerned, if the occupant is or may be responsible for violation;
(5) If one or more persons whom the notice is addressed cannot be found or served after diligent effort to do so, service may be made upon such person or persons by posting a notice in a conspicuous place in or about the dwelling affected by the notice, in which event the public officer or his or her authorized representative shall include in the record a statement as to why such posting was necessary; and
(6) Delivery shall be by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by personal service. If service is made by certified mail, the public officer or his or her authorized representative shall include in the record a verified statement giving details regarding the mailing.