10-1.12 Method of Service.
a. All notices and orders provided for in this chapter shall be served upon the violator or property owners by an officer or employee of the City using one (1) of the following methods:
1. Personal Service. Personally serve the notice or order on the person responsible for the violation. The notice or order shall be deemed given on the date of personal service.
2. Mail. Mail the notice or order by first class mail. Service shall be deemed effective on the date of mailing.
(a) If the notice or order is being mailed to the property owner, the notice or order shall be sent to the last known business or residential address for such party as shown on the County’s last property tax assessment roll or to or to any other address known for the owner. The notice or order shall be deemed given on the date of deposit in the mail.
(b) If the violator is the tenant or other possessor of property, the notice or order shall be mailed to the property address or any other address known for the party.
3. Posting. Post a copy of the notice or order in a conspicuous place on the property where the violation occurred. The City shall additionally mail a copy of the notice or order by first class mail to the property owner pursuant to subsection (a)(2) of this subsection. The notice or order shall be deemed given on the date it is posted on the property.
b. The failure of any person to receive actual notice required under this chapter shall not affect the validity of any proceedings taken under this chapter.
c. Proof of giving any notice may be made by the certificate of any officer or employee of the City, or by the affidavit or declaration of any person over the age of eighteen (18) years, which shows service in conformity with this Code or other provisions of law applicable to the subject matter concerned. (Ord. #268-2023, S1)