§ 15.40.476. Service of notice to demolish.

A.

The owner of any dwelling which is damaged, decayed or dilapidated to such an extent as to create a clear and present danger of injury or damage to adjacent property or to any person who might be in or about the premises may be ordered to demolish the property within seventy-two hours after notice is served upon the owner pursuant to the provisions of subsection B of this section.

B.

Notice shall be served upon the owner, occupant, operator or his agent of the dwelling or dwelling unit personally, service thereof certified to have been made by the person making the service; or by registered mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the last known place of residence of the owner, occupant, operator, or agent. If not one person to whom such notice is addressed can be found after diligent effort to do so, service may be made upon the appropriate person or persons by posting a notice in or on the dwelling, dwelling unit or rooming unit described in the notice of by publication thereof in a newspaper of general circulation in the county for a period of three consecutive days. In the event danger persists and the owner has not demolished the dwelling at the expiration of seventy-two hours, the village director of inspections is hereby authorized, with approval of the mayor, to demolish the dwelling forthwith at the expense of the village recoverable and secured by lien.

(Ord. 1977-14 § 13-17, 1977)