(B) Unless otherwise specified herein, written notices pursuant to this chapter shall be served on the owner and/or other responsible person:
(1) Personally;
(2) By leaving notice with a person of suitable age and discretion at the usual place of residence of the person served;
(3) By certified mail, or commercial carrier service utilizing any form of delivery requiring a signed receipt, addressed to the owner or other responsible person(s) at the last known address as appearing in the records or databases of the City of West Carrollton, Ohio;
(4) By certified mail, or commercial carrier service utilizing any form of delivery requiring a signed receipt, addressed to the owner at the owner's tax mailing address as indicated on the county tax duplicate;
(5) By certified mail, or commercial carrier service utilizing any form of delivery requiring a signed receipt, addressed to the owner or other responsible person(s) at his or her address as determined by an examination of public records of Montgomery County, Ohio or the State of Ohio; or
(6) By posting a copy of the notice in a conspicuous place on the structure/building or premises to which it relates.
(C) If notices mailed are returned unserved, then a notice shall be published once a week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation.
(D) The Chief Code Enforcement Officer, or his or her designee, 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. 3674, passed 8-11-20)