(A) A Code Enforcement Officer or designee may issue an administrative citation to a responsible party as described in this subchapter. The citation shall be on forms approved by the city.
(B) The responsible party, over the age of majority, shall sign the administrative citation upon receipt. If the responsible party refuses or fails to sign the administrative citation, the Code Enforcement Officer or designee shall note such thereon. If no one over the age of 18 can be located at the property, the administrative citation may be posted in a conspicuous place near the entrance of the property and a copy subsequently mailed to the responsible party.
(C) If the responsible party is not an individual, the Code Enforcement Officer shall attempt to issue the owners registered agent an administrative citation. If the owner or the registered agent is unable to be located, the administrative citation may be issued in the name of entity and given to an occupant, manager, or onsite supervisor. A copy of the administrative citation shall also be mailed to the entity, owner, or owner's agent of record.
(D) If the Code Enforcement Officer cannot locate a responsible party, the administrative citation shall be mailed to the responsible party. The city shall mail the citation by certified mail to the address of the owner of the property and/or owner at the address listed in the office of the Tripp County Director of Equalization, and such action by the city shall meet any notice requirement of this subchapter. The failure of any responsible party to receive notice shall not affect the validity of any proceedings taken under this subchapter.
(Ord. 966, passed 10-5-2020)