§ 9-39. Same—Notice to owner or tenant of premises.

(a)

Whenever weeds, grass or vegetation shall have grown on any premises or vacant lot within the city to a height of twelve (12) inches or more, or whenever there is any accumulation of trash, debris, or litter on any such premises or vacant lot, (except for collection purposes on regularly scheduled collection days and in a manner as authorized) the building and license inspector shall give notice in writing to the person owning, residing on, or having charge or control thereof, that such weeds or vegetation must be cut or that such trash or debris must be removed within ten (10) days from the date of delivery of such notice. Such notice may be served upon the person to whom it is directed by registered or certified mail, return receipt request.

(b)

If the owner of the land is not a resident of the city and no person resides thereon, or has charge of control of the premises or vacant lot, and the address of the owner or person having control thereof is unknown and cannot by reasonable diligency be ascertained, the notice shall be served by posting a copy thereof on the property.

(Ord. No. A-104, § 108, 5-10-93)