The notices required in accordance with this Chapter shall be sufficient if served in accordance with any of the following methods:
(a) To the owner personally in writing or in the case of an emergency, the notice may be served verbally.
(b) To the owner by certified mail which shall be sent to the owner's last known place of residence or place of business.
(c) If the residence or place of business of the owner is unknown, written notice may be personally delivered to any agent of the owner, or in the case of an emergency, the notice may be served verbally.
(d) If the residence or place of business of the owner is unknown, a written notice may be sent to the last known residence or place of business of the agent of the owner by certified mail.
(e) When after a reasonable search reveals that there is no resident owner in Hamilton County or no agent available for service of a notice, or when the place of residence or place of business of the owner cannot be found, a notice may be published at least twice in a newspaper of general circulation in the City identifying the property and the nature and estimated cost of the repairs, which shall constitute the service of the notice.
(Ord. 5-2005. Passed 4-18-05.)