Whenever the Property Maintenance Inspector determines, in his
sole discretion, that there exists a violation of any provision of
this code, he shall give notice of such violation or alleged violation
to the person or persons responsible therefor. Such notice shall:
A.
Be in writing.
B.
Include a description of the real estate sufficient for identification.
C.
Specify the violation which exists and the remedial action required.
D.
Specify a reasonable time, not to exceed 30 days, in which the violation
or violations shall be abated, corrected or eliminated. Said thirty-day
period may be extended for an additional 30 days by the Property Maintenance
Inspector for good cause.
Every person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction
thereof, be subject to a minimum fine of $100 and a maximum fine of
$2,000. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been
served in accordance with the terms and provisions hereof shall be
deemed a separate offense.
Notice of violation shall be served upon the owner of record,
provided that such notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon
such owner if a copy thereof is delivered to him personally or, if
not found, by leaving a copy thereof at his usual place of abode with
a person of suitable age and discretion who shall be informed of the
contents thereof, or by sending a copy thereof by certified mail and
regular mail to his last known address or, if the letter with the
copy is returned, showing that it has not been delivered to him, by
posting a copy thereof in a conspicuous place in or about the structure
affected by the notice.
