(a) Whenever a notice is required to be given under this Chapter, unless specifically provided otherwise, it may be served by any one of the following methods:
(1) Personal service.
(2) First-class or certified mail to the party's last known address.
(3) For any party that resides at, or occupies, the nuisance property, by posting the notice in a conspicuous place at the entrance to the nuisance property.
(4) For any party registered with the Secretary of State, by certified mail to that party's agent for service of process at the address registered with the Secretary of State, or as otherwise permitted by law. For any such party required to register with the Secretary of State that has not designated an agent for service of process with the Secretary of State, then a notice may be served on that party by certified mail to the Secretary of State.
(5) If a valid address for any party cannot be determined, then by posting in a conspicuous place at the entrance to the nuisance property.
(6) By email when an email address is provided by that party.
(7) In any other manner reasonably calculated to effectuate notice.
(b) Service by posting, personal delivery, or electronic delivery shall be deemed effective at the time of posting or delivery. Service by mail in any manner described in this Section shall be deemed effective upon deposit in the mail.
(c) The failure of any interested party to receive any notice served in accordance with this Section shall not affect the validity of the notice nor any proceeding conducted pursuant to that notice.
(§ 2, Ord. 1526, eff. October 29, 2020)