A.
Except as provided herein, whenever a notice is required
to be given under the Town Code for the enforcement of a proposed order or
lien for hearing or appeals purposes, the notice shall be served by any of
the following methods, unless different provisions are otherwise specifically
stated to apply:
(1)
Personal service upon the owner and occupant, if applicable;
or
(2)
Certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested.
Simultaneously, a duplicate notice may be sent by regular mail, postage prepaid.
If a notice that is sent by certified mail is returned unsigned, service shall
be deemed effective pursuant to service of the duplicate notice by regular
mail, provided that the duplicate notice sent by regular mail is not returned
as undeliverable. Notice shall be mailed to the last address shown on the
County Tax Assessor's records if the notice concerns real property, and to
the last known address of any other party to the proceeding shown in official
records of the Town of New Windsor;
(3)
Posting the notice conspicuously on or in front of the
property.
B.
Posting a notice or duplicate service by regular mail
in the manner described above shall be deemed effective on the third day after
mailing or posting; service by certified mail shall be effective as of the
date of signed receipt.
C.
The service of an initial notice of violation may also
be sent by regular mail. Service of a notice of violation by regular mail
is effective on the third day after mailing.
D.
The failure of any party or person with an interest in
the property or the proceeding to receive any notice which has been duly sent
or posted in accordance with this section shall not affect the validity of
any proceedings taken under this Code.
