City of Watertown, NY Article IV Notices and Orders

§ 120-25 Notice to owner or to person or persons responsible.

[Amended 3-7-2005 by L.L. No. 4-2005; 9-18-2023]

Whenever the Code Enforcement Supervisor determines that there has been a violation of any of the codes or has grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, notice shall be given to the owner or the person or persons responsible therefor in the manner prescribed in § 26 and § 27. In addition, in the instances of condemnations and stop-work orders, a copy of each notice shall also be posted at readily accessible, and readily identifiable, entrances and exits within a reasonable time after such notice is otherwise served in the manner prescribed herein.

§ 120-26 Form.

Such notice prescribed in § 120-25 shall:

A. Be in writing;

B. Include a description of the real estate sufficient for identification;

C. Include a statement of the violation or violations and why the notice is being issued;

D. Include a correction order allowing a reasonable time, where appropriate, to make the repairs and improvements required to bring the dwelling unit or structure into compliance with the provisions of this code; and

E. Include a notice containing the limited right to appeal, if applicable, the Code Enforcement Supervisor's determination in accordance with Article V of this chapter.

§ 120-27 Method of service.

Such notice shall be deemed to be properly served if a copy thereof is:

A. Delivered personally;

B. Sent by certified or first-class mail addressed to the last known address; or

C. If the notice is returned showing that the letter was not delivered, a copy thereof shall be posted in a conspicuous place in or about the structure affected by such notice.