9.12.040 Service procedures.

An administrative citation on a form approved by the city manager may be issued to the responsible person by an enforcement officer for violations of the municipal code, applicable state codes or conditions to an entitlement in the following manner:

(A) Personal Service. The enforcement officer shall attempt to locate and personally serve the responsible person and obtain the signature of the responsible person on the administrative citation. In the event the responsible person served refuses or fails to sign the administrative citation, the failure or refusal to sign shall not affect the validity of the administrative citation or subsequent proceedings.

(B) Service of Citation by Mail. In the event the enforcement officer is unable to locate the responsible person, the administrative citation shall be mailed to the responsible person by certified mail, postage prepaid with a requested return receipt. Simultaneously, the citation may be sent by first class mail. If the citation is sent by certified mail and returned unsigned, then service shall be deemed effective pursuant to first class mail, provided the citation sent by first class mail is not returned.

(C) Service by Citation by Posting Notice. In the event the enforcement officer does not succeed in personally serving the responsible person, or by certified mail or regular mail, the enforcement officer shall post the administrative citation on any real property within the city in which the city has knowledge that the responsible person has a legal interest, and such posted shall be deemed effective service.