§ 12.20.090. Repair; notice to owner.

(A)

When the Council determines that a sidewalk is in need of repair, it shall, by motion or resolution, direct the Public Works Department to issue a notice.

(B)

The notice shall require the owner of the property adjacent to the defective sidewalk to obtain a permit and complete repair of the sidewalk within 30 days after the date of service of the notice. The notice shall also state that if the repair is not made by the owner, the City may repair the sidewalk and the cost of the repair will be assessed against the property adjacent to the sidewalk.

(C)

The Public Works Department shall cause a certified copy of the notice to be served personally upon the owner of the sidewalk or the notice may be served by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. If, after diligent search, the owner is not discovered, the Public Works Department shall cause a certified copy of the notice to be posted in a conspicuous place on the property and such postings of notice shall after ten days have the same effect as service of notice by registered mail or certified mail or by personal service upon the owner of the property.

(D)

The person serving the notice shall file with the City Recorder an affidavit stating the time, place and manner of service of notice.

(Code 1981, § 12.20.090; Ord. No. 203, 4-5-1977)