§ 18.40.070. Notice of violation.

Whenever the superintendent of central inspection determines that there has been a violation of any provision of this chapter, or of any use or written regulation adopted pursuant thereto, he shall give notice of such alleged violation to the person or persons responsible therefor as hereinafter provided. Such notice shall:

(a)

Be in writing;

(b)

Particularize the violations alleged to exist or to have been committed;

(c)

Provide a reasonable time for the correction of the violation particularized;

(d)

Be addressed to and served upon the owner of the property and the agent of the owner or the occupant of the property concerned if the occupant is or may be responsible for the violation; provided that such notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon such owner, operator or occupant if a copy thereof is served upon him personally or if a copy thereof is sent by certified mail to his last known address.

Any notice served pursuant to this section, shall become an order if a written petition for a hearing is not filed in the office of the superintendent of central inspection within ten days after such notice is served.

(Ord. No. 43-888 § 57)