[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.
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.
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.