(a) Whenever any building, structure, grounds appurtenant thereto or premises or any part thereof is determined by a State of Ohio certified building inspector to be in violation of any provision of this chapter, the President of Council shall give, or cause to be given, a written notice stating the violation therein, by delivering personally or mail by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the occupant, owner or operator as the facts warrant, of such structure or premises.
(b) Such delivery or mailing shall be deemed legal service of notice. If the person to whom a notice of violation is addressed cannot be found in Monroe County after a reasonable and diligent search, then notice shall be sent by registered mail to the last known tax mailing address of the owner of the premises, and a copy of such notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the structure or premises to which it relates. If the person cannot be so found and there is no last known tax mailing address, or such registered mail is returned undelivered, a copy of the notice shall be published once each week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation within Monroe County, and a copy of such notice shall be posted as aforesaid. Such mailing and posting shall be deemed legal service of notice.
(Ord. 1088-2008. Passed 6-16-08.)