24-8-107. NOTICE. (SECTION 7.0).
(1) Department to notify owner(s) or other(s) of violations. If the Department has inspected any premises and has found and determined that the property is in violation of these regulations or has reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a violation of any part of these regulations, or has determined that graffiti exists on a structure which is visible from the street or other public or private property, he shall give notice of the violation(s) to the owner(s) or other responsible person(s) thereof. (7.1)
(2) Department to issue written notice of violation(s). Prior to initiating a court complaint for the violation of these rules and regulations, the Department shall issue a notice pursuant to Section 24-8-107(1) and shall:
a. Describe the property;
b. Give a statement of the cause for its issuance;
c. Set forth an outline of the remedial action that complies with the provisions of these regulations; and
d. Set a reasonable time for the performance of any required remedial act. However, in the case of graffiti removal or obliteration, the time shall not exceed 10 days from the date of the notice. (7.2)
(3) Department to serve notice. The Department shall serve notice upon the owner(s) of the property or other responsible person(s) pursuant to Sections 24-8-107(1) and 24-8-107(2) of these rules and regulations. Service shall be deemed complete if the notice is served in one of the following ways:
a. Served in person;
b. Sent by mail, postage prepaid, to the last known address of the owner(s) or other responsible person(s); or
c. Published in a newspaper of general circulation. (7.3)
(4) One written notice sufficient for each calendar year. Only one notice need be served upon the person(s) during any calendar year directing the cutting and removal of weeds. (7.4)