§ 9.65.070. Service procedures.

An administrative citation on a form approved by the City Manager may be served upon any responsible person by an enforcement officer in the following manner:

A.

Personal service. In any case where an administrative citation is issued:

1.

The enforcement officer shall attempt to locate and personally serve the responsible person(s) and obtain the signature of the responsible person(s) on the administrative citation;

2.

If the responsible person(s) refuses or fails to sign the administrative citation, the failure or refusal to sign shall not affect the validity of the administrative citation or any subsequent proceedings.

B.

Service of citation by posting notice. If the enforcement officer does not succeed in personally serving a responsible person(s):

1.

The enforcement officer shall post the administrative citation or duplicate thereof in a conspicuous place on the lot where the violation(s) exists or has occurred, and such posting shall be deemed effective service;

2.

Any posted notice shall be photographed on the date of posting by the enforcement officer, and a proof of service of the notice shall be made by declaration of the enforcement officer effecting the service.

C.

Service of citation by mail. If the enforcement officer does not succeed in personally serving a responsible person(s), in addition to posting notice:

1.

The administrative citation or duplicate thereof shall be mailed to the responsible person(s) at his or her residence or place of business by depositing the same in the United States Mail, postage prepaid as first class mail;

2.

A proof of service of the notice shall be made by declaration of the enforcement officer effecting the service.

(ORD-09-0022 § 6, 2009)