§ 16-54. Notice.

Whenever the city employee designated by the mayor or his duly authorized agent or representative determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a violation of any provisions of this section, he shall give notice of such alleged violation to the person responsible therefor, that such alleged violation shall constitute a nuisance. Such notice shall:

(a)

Be in writing.

(b)

Include a statement of the reasons why it is being issued, and the sections of the code that are alleged to be in violation.

(c)

Allow a maximum of thirty (30) days for performance of any act it requires.

(d)

State, that if such alleged violations are not voluntarily corrected within the stated time as set forth in the notice, the city employee designated by the mayor or his duly authorized agent or representative shall institute legal proceedings, charging the person with a violation of this section.

(e)

The person responsible for the violation shall be notified by one (1) or more of the following methods:

(1)

By delivery to the owner, agent or responsible party, personally.

(2)

By leaving the notice at the usual place, abode or business of the owner, agent or responsible party, with a person of suitable age and discretion.

(3)

By depositing the notice in the United States Mail, addressed to the owner, agent or responsible party, at his last known address by certified mail, postage prepaid thereon.

(4)

By posting and keeping posted for a period of not less than twenty-four (24) hours, a copy of the notice in a conspicuous place on the premises, alleged to be in violation.

(f)

Nothing in this article shall prohibit a person owning said vehicle or having control or supervision of property whereupon such a vehicle has been abandoned for more than seventy-two (72) hours from waiving these notice provisions.

(Ord. No. 5660, § 4, 8-5-96; Ord. No. 5769, § 4, 8-3-98)