(A) Notice to owner or to person or persons responsible. Whenever the Director determines that there has been a violation of this section or has reasonable grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, or whenever he or she has condemned any structure or equipment or ordered the closing of any vacant structure under the provisions of § 151.31 of this chapter, he or she shall give notice to the owner or the person or persons responsible therefor in the manner prescribed below. If he or she has condemned the property part thereof, he or she shall give notice to the owner and to the occupants of his or her intent to placard and to vacate the property or to order equipment out of service.
(B) Form. Such notice prescribed in division (A) above shall:
(1) Be in writing;
(2) Include a description of the real estate sufficient for identification;
(3) Include a statement of the reason or reasons why it is being issued; and
(4) Include a correction order allowing a reasonable time for the repairs and improvements required to bring the dwelling unit or structure into compliance with the provisions of this section.
(C) Service. Such service shall be deemed to be properly served upon such owner if a copy thereof is delivered to him or her personally; or by leaving the notice at the usual place of abode, in the presence of someone in the family of suitable age and discretion who shall be informed of the contents thereof; or by obtaining a receipt of mailing from the postal service for the mail addressed to the owner as listed at the address shown by the current year’s tax rolls in the County Treasurer’s office, and by posting a copy thereof in a conspicuous place in or about the structure affected by such notice.
(Ord. passed 4-15-1999)