(A) Notice of violation. “Notice of Violations” shall be written on standardized or letter form approved by the Code Enforcement Officer that shall include the following information:
(1) The name of the owner, if known;
(2) An address or description of the real estate sufficient for identification;
(3) A description of the violation or violations;
(4) Rights of appeal under § 96.137;
(5) A statement that citations may be issued and fines assessed in addition to any administrative remedy imposed by the city;
(6) Include a statement that the city has a right to cause repairs or demolition to be made and that the costs may be assessed against the owner and the property of the owner; and
(7) The information required by A.C. § 14-54-903, if applicable.
(B) Method of service.
(1) Posting; delivery. Administrative notices (such as a notice of violation) may be issued by any person authorized under A.C. § 14-54-903 by posting on the subject property and:
(a) By personal service;
(b) By regular mail or certified mail, return receipt requested; or
(c) When the identity or whereabouts of a person is unknown, by weekly publication in a newspaper having general circulation throughout the city for two consecutive weeks.
(2) Notice by mail. Notice by mail shall be sent to the owner’s address of record with the applicable county treasurer or collector. When sent to the proper address with proper postage, notice by mail shall be deemed properly served without regard as to whether the owner or occupant accepted the mail or the mail was otherwise returned.
(C) Transfer of ownership. After receiving a notice of violation, it shall be unlawful for the owner of any property or structure to sell, transfer, mortgage, lease or otherwise alienate or dispose of the same until:
(1) The property or structure has been caused to conform with this chapter; or
(2) The owner shall provide the other party a true copy of any notice of violation issued by a Code Enforcement Officer and shall furnish to the Code Enforcement Officer a signed and notarized statement from the other party accepting responsibility for the property or structure.
(D) Exceptions. The notice of violation requirements of this section shall not apply to the issuances of citations. Issuance of citations must comply with the procedures described in § 96.132(B).
(Ord. 442, passed 3-19-12) Penalty, see § 96.999